tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post80590561765275272..comments2024-03-28T12:59:05.739-07:00Comments on Iron Tongue of Midnight: Tell Me MoreLisa Hirschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014924958428072675noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-39343780515436067052016-06-25T16:37:39.839-07:002016-06-25T16:37:39.839-07:00In those far-off days of the 19th and early 20th c...In those far-off days of the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was possible to remember that there is such a thing as love without an erotic element. There was consequently no reason to be surprised by or curious about a close affectionate relationship between two people of the same sex.<br /><br />The consequence of this was that when there was a homoerotic element, which happened often enough, people didn't see it. But nowadays we see it even when there isn't one. I don't think that's an improvement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-52052014364254970852016-06-25T15:00:28.363-07:002016-06-25T15:00:28.363-07:00Intellectual curiosity. Basically the same reason ...Intellectual curiosity. Basically the same reason I might be interested in why there are four versions of the opera.<br /><br />Also, I will tell you in advance that this is the last comment from you that I'll publish on the subject. I am not interested in debating the legitimacy of my interest in aspects of opera beyond the effects of the voices and orchestra.Lisa Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014924958428072675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-75635487795842975942016-06-25T14:54:45.270-07:002016-06-25T14:54:45.270-07:00"But I am extremely curious how this relation..."But I am extremely curious how this relationship read in the 19th century and earlier in the 20th c., before it became very easy, perhaps too easy, to see the potential homoeroticism in the relationship. Research pointers, anyone? I'd love to read a paper or two, or a chapter in a longer volume, on the subject."<br /><br /><br />Why? <br /><br />Opera is not into the truth seeking business. It is through the orchestra and voices that almost everything happens in opera.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528699420078683796noreply@blogger.com