Special Episode: Myth, History, and Form
Weird Studies
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Transmedia and the Opera: Nixon in China
This chapter examines the evolution of storytelling through transmedia, focusing on the opera 'Nixon in China' by John Adams. It highlights how the adaptation of a historical event into operatic form transforms political figures into mythic characters, reflecting modern societal interests and the relationship between art and current events.
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