The Ballad of Barnaby

Authors

W. H. Auden

Files

Date

1969

Description

This opera is based on the legend of The Juggler of Our Lady. It was composed in 1969 for performance by students at Wykeham Rise School in Washington, Connecticut. The narration in this liturgical drama was written by W. H. Auden (1907-1973), a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, primarily known for his poetry.

Cover artwork is by Edward Gorey.

Language(s)

English

Country

United States

City

Washington, Connecticut

Century

20th Century

Repository

Marian Library

Keywords

Juggler of Our Lady, operas, liturgical drama, score

Permission Statement

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Recommended Citation

Auden, W. H., "The Ballad of Barnaby" (1969). Rare Books. 14.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_rare_books/14