Prima Donna: The Psychology of Maria Callas

by Paul Wink

Prima Donna: The Psychology of Maria Callas explores the psychological mechanisms underlying the hypnotic power of Callas's artistry and the unfolding of her tragic life story. Although precipitated by the trauma and shame that followed her abandonment by Aristotle Onassis and the rapid deterioration of her voice, Callas's midlife disintegration reflects deep psychological vulnerabilities. In this book, Wink utilizes cutting-edge advances in research...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190857730
• ISBN13: 9780190857738
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.3" x 7.1"