Reproduction of the original: Prince Zilah by Jules Claretie

"Prince Zilah — Complete" through Jules Claretie is a compelling novel that unfolds towards the backdrop of political intrigue, romance, and the social upheavals of 19th-century France. This complete work, penned by way of the French writer, immerses readers in a tale that encompasses both non-public and societal struggles. The narrative revolves across the titular character, Prince Zilah, navigating the complicated and tumultuous political panorama of the time. As a noble parent, Zilah reveals himself entangled in an internet of conspiracies, love, and obligation. Claretie skillfully weaves together elements of ancient drama, romance, and social remark, growing a multi-layered tale that captures the essence of its generation. Set in a time of political upheaval and societal transformation, the novel delves into the non-public dilemmas confronted by Prince Zilah. His adventure becomes a reflection of the broader modifications taking place in French society throughout this era. The elaborate characterizations and brilliant descriptions of the political and cultural milieu make contributions to the richness of Claretie's storytelling. "Prince Zilah — Complete" stands as a testomony to Jules Claretie's ability to combo historic events with fascinating storytelling. The novel no longer most effective offers a window into the beyond however also explores ordinary themes of love, loyalty, and the hunt for identity inside the face of societal upheaval.

"[...]ideas, extravagant depiction, and inflammatory language. His novels and tales contain the essential qualities which attract and retain the reader. Some of his works in chronological order, omitting two or three novels, written when only twenty or twenty-one years old, are: 'Pierrille, Histoire de Village (1863); Mademoiselle Cachemire (1867); Un Assassin, also known under the title Robert Burat (1867); Madeleine Bertin, replete with moderated sentiment, tender passion, and exquisite scenes of social life (1868); Les Muscadins (1874, 2 vols.); Le Train No. 17 (1877); La Maison Vide (1878); Le Troisieme dessous (1879); La Maitresse (1880); Monsieur le Ministre (1882); Moeurs du Jour (1883); Le Prince Zilah (1884), crowned by the Academy four years before he was elected; Candidat!(1887); Puyjoli (1890); L'Americaine (1892); La Frontiere (1894); Mariage Manque (1894); Divette (1896); L'Accusateur (1897), and others. It is, perhaps, interesting to know that after the flight of the Imperial family from the Tuileries, Jules Claretie was appointed to put into order [...]."

Franco Alfano: Transcending Turandot is the first fully documented biography in any language of Italy's last verismo composer, Franco Alfano (1875-1954), the composer chosen to complete Giacomo Puccini's swansong, Turandot, in 1924. Alfano remains one of the most undervalued composers, despite arguably representing the best of Puccini's contemporaries. His ability and prowess and his intimate friendship with Puccini, led to his selection for Turandot's completion: a daunting, enervating, and ultimately thankless task, which nearly robbed him of sight. This biography finally sheds light on Alfano's view of the events, as opposed to the all-too customary Toscanini/Puccini perspective, thereby revealing a largely unknown facet of one of the most important operatic works of the 20th-century. Konrad Dryden, a friend of the composer's late daughter, Nina Alfano, sets out to unravel and organize the facts of Alfano's life, offering a chronological presentation of the composer's vita as well as an examination of his major operas and their literary origins, providing the most complete portrait of the composer to date. Based on unpublished correspondence from international archives freshly translated by Dryden, the book also sheds light on such colleagues and contemporaries as Puccini, Toscanini, Mary Garden, Edward Johnson, Giordano, Rostand, Mascagni, and Mussolini. A selection of previously unpublished photographs is included, as well as plot synopses of Alfano's operatic works. A foreword by the legendary soprano Magda Olivero-his preferred interpreter and Li_ in the world premiere recording of Turandot-and an appendix listing the composer's opus round out this important reference.