Monteverdi's Unruly Women
The Power of Song in Early Modern Italy
- Author: Gordon, Bonnie
This learned, passionate, and provocative book opens new avenues of thought and perspective —
Book
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Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Vocal anatomies: mouths, breath and throats in early modern Italy
- 2. Back talk: the power of female song on the stage
- 3. Madrigalian desire: the convergence of love and sex in madrigals
- 4. Emblazoning Angioletta: musical fantasies and dissection
- 5. Angry ladies: changing experiences of sensations
- Coda.