Bianca Castafiore: The 20th-Century Diva of Tintin

Synopsis: This book traces the journey of Castafiore over three decades of a most triumphant career. The story of this exceptional singer reflects the social evolution of women and fashion of her time: Maggy Rouff, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Roger Vivier, and many others make an appearance. The author sensitively shows that Hergé's emotional life is not unrelated to the transformation of the diva, suddenly rejuvenated and more feminine. A caricatured vision of the opera singer, the Milanese Nightingale transforms into a woman who is certainly capricious, exclusively devoted to her art, but also an enterprising and sympathetic fighter capable of silencing dictators and being moved by her reunions with Haddock. Mireille Moons deciphers, with insight and joyful enthusiasm, this art of singing coupled with an art of living generously offered by Bianca, who has become the rival of Callas. A book to laugh with, absolutely! Number of pages: 141 Binding: Paperback