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100	1		_aHaym, Nicola Francesco, _d1678-1729
245	1	0	_aAmadis of Gaul, an opera : _bAs it is perform'd at the King's Theatre in the Hay-market
246	1		_aAmadigi di Gaula
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-01-01
508			_aProduced by Louise Hope, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520			_a"Amadis of Gaul, an opera by Nicola Francesco Haym" is a musical drama written during the early 18th century. This opera reinterprets themes from medieval chivalric romances, focusing on the titular hero, Amadis, who is caught in a web of love and rivalry. The narrative unfolds in a fantastical world filled with enchantments, showcasing the intersection of love, honor, and betrayal. The story revolves around Amadis, who is deeply in love with Oriana, the daughter of a king. However, his affections are complicated by the enchantress Melissa, who also loves him and hatches plots to keep him away from Oriana, using magic and manipulation. Throughout the opera, rivalries intensify, particularly between Amadis and Dardanus, the Prince of Thrace, who seeks Oriana’s love as well. Melissa's attempts to hinder Amadis lead to dramatic confrontations, and the story navigates themes of loyalty and sacrifice. Ultimately, the characters are faced with choices that test their love and honor, leading to a resolution shaped by magical forces and heartfelt emotions. The opera concludes with the eventual union of Amadis and Oriana, symbolizing the triumph of love over adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOperas -- Librettos
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17440
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