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Samson et Dalila: what French opera reveals about the biblical duo
- Source :
- B R. June, 2004, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p12, 45 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Delilah, one of the most scandalous biblical women uses her beauty and her wiles to ensnare the mighty Samson. The opera depicts Delilah as alluring and exotic evil and Samson as the tragic hero and thus shows conflict between faith and passion.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15442160
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- B R
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.123353393