Landscape and Gender in Italian Opera

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Exploring the interplay between landscape and gender in Italian opera, Emanuele Senici focuses on the Alpine virgin archetype, representing purity and innocence. Set against the backdrop of the Alps, operas from the nineteenth century often feature virginal heroines, with nature reflecting their innocence. Senici analyzes key works, including Bellini's La sonnambula and Puccini's La fanciulla del West, to uncover the evolution and significance of this thematic convention, offering a fresh perspective on Italian opera over the century.