The Queen's Throat: Opera, Homosexuality, and the Mystery of Desire - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780306810084

About this item

by Wayne Koestenbaum (Author), Tony Kushner (Introduction by)

This passionate love letter to opera, lavishly praised and nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award when it was first published, is now firmly established as a cult classic. In a learned, moving, and sparklingly witty melange of criticism, subversion, and homage, Wayne Koestenbaum illuminates mysteries of fandom and obsession, and has created an exuberant work of personal meditation and cultural history.

Author Biography

Wayne Koestenbaum is professor of english at CUNY's Graduate School and is the author of several books of criticism, essays, and poetry. He lives in New York City.

Number of Pages: 280

Dimensions: 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: April 01, 2001

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