Publisher's Synopsis
""Dramas and Other Poems V3: Of The Abbe Pietro Metastasio"" is a collection of poems written by the Italian poet and librettist, Pietro Metastasio. The book was originally published in 1800 and is the third volume in a series of Metastasio's works. The poems in this collection are primarily dramatic in nature, and many of them were written for use in operas and other theatrical productions. Metastasio was known for his skill in writing libretti, and his works were widely performed throughout Europe during the 18th century. The poems in this volume cover a range of themes, including love, betrayal, and political intrigue. The language of the poems is elegant and lyrical, and they are considered to be some of the finest examples of Italian poetry from the 18th century. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian literature, poetry, or opera.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
