Sir Arthur Sullivan’s Grand Opera Ivanhoe and Its Musical Precursors: Adaptations of Sir Walter Scott’s Novel for the Stage, 181

Presenting a revised version of his dissertation, Dailey (Five Towns College) examines the grand opera Ivanhoe by Arthur Sullivan, exploring its place in his career and musical theater of the 1890s. He provides background on the novel and earlier play and operatic versions, and information on the libretto, composition, performance, reception, criticism, and music of Sullivan's opera. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)