Introduces the uninitiated to the mysteries of opera and helps more experienced buffs expand their understanding and deepen their appreciation of the art form.

John Louis DiGaetani teaches English at Hofstra University. He has several published works on British literature, modern literature, and the links between literature and music. His published works include Richard Wagner: New Light on a Musical Life, Richard Wagner and the Modern British Novel, Puccini the Thinker, and A Search for a Postmodern Theater: Interviews with Contemporary Playwrights.