Music, Theater, and Society in the Comedies of Luiz Carlos Martins Penna (1833-1846)

Luiz Carlos Martins Penna was a formative figure in Brazilian theater, creating the comedy of manners in the period after the country gained its independence in 1822. This book examines the interactions of music, theater, and society in Martins Penna's body of work, exploring music theater, music history, and theater history in the Americas.