Sisyphus: An Operatic Fable (1908)

Sisyphus: An Operatic Fable is a book written by Robert Calverley Trevelyan in 1908. The book is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus, who was punished by the gods for his deceitful and selfish ways. In the story, Sisyphus is forced to push a boulder up a hill for eternity, only for it to roll back down every time he reaches the top. Trevelyan's version of the myth is presented as an operatic fable, with the story being told through a series of musical acts. The book includes the libretto for the opera, as well as detailed stage directions and notes on the music. The book is considered to be a classic of early 20th-century opera, and is still performed today by various opera companies around the world. It is also seen as a significant work in the history of English literature, as Trevelyan was a prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of writers and artists who were influential in the early 20th century. Overall, Sisyphus: An Operatic Fable is a unique and engaging retelling of a classic myth, told through the medium of opera and accompanied by detailed stage directions and musical notes.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.