Madam Butterfly: tragic figure of Masochism and Melancholy

By their textual and musical dramaturgy, operatic mises en scène offer a perfect view of the conflicts inherent in human nature. The passions of Madam Butterfly - the eponymous opera of G. Puccini - foment a tragic fate that is paradigmatic of masochism and melancholy. This remarkable opera offers a...

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Main Authors: Benoit Verdon, Manuella De Luca, Estelle Louët, Catherine Chabert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Messina 2020-12-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Clinical Psychology
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Online Access:https://cab.unime.it/journals/index.php/MJCP/article/view/2633