The Lyrical Drama: Essays On Subjects, Composers And Executants Of Modern Opera V2 is a book written by H. Sutherland Edwards. This book is a collection of essays that discusses various subjects, composers, and performers of modern opera. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing essays on composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner, and Giacomo Puccini, as well as performers like Adelina Patti and Enrico Caruso. The author provides insights into the music, lyrics, and performances of these artists, and how they have contributed to the evolution of modern opera. The essays are written in a lyrical style, with the author's passion for the subject matter shining through in every page. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of modern opera, and for those who appreciate the beauty and power of this art form.In Two Volumes.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.