Famous Prima Donnas (1906)

Famous Prima Donnas is a book written by Lewis Clinton Strang and published in 1906. The book is a collection of biographies of some of the most famous female opera singers of the time. Strang provides detailed accounts of the lives and careers of these women, including their early years, their rise to fame, and their artistic achievements.The book features profiles of over 30 prima donnas, including Adelina Patti, Nellie Melba, Emma Calv¿¿¿¿¿, and Lillian Nordica. Strang delves into their personal lives, their relationships with other singers and composers, and their impact on the world of opera.In addition to the biographies, Famous Prima Donnas also includes photographs and illustrations of the singers, as well as a glossary of musical terms and a list of operas they performed in.Overall, Famous Prima Donnas is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most celebrated female opera singers of the early 20th century.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.