The Firefly: A Comedy Opera In Three Acts (1912)
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ISBN10: 1104491206
ISBN13: 9781104491208
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104491208
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Firefly is a comedic opera in three acts, written by Otto Hauerbach and first published in 1912. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Nina who is sent to Europe by her wealthy American aunt to find a husband. While there, she meets and falls in love with a dashing Hungarian count named Feri, but their romance is complicated by misunderstandings and the interference of others.The opera is set in the early 20th century and features a lively score with catchy tunes and witty lyrics. The characters are colorful and engaging, including a group of gypsy musicians, a scheming countess, and a bumbling American millionaire. The plot is full of twists and turns, with plenty of humor and romance to keep audiences entertained.The Firefly was a popular success when it premiered on Broadway in 1912, and it has since been revived numerous times in theaters around the world. It has also been adapted for film and television, and many of its songs have become beloved standards in the musical theater canon. Overall, The Firefly is a delightful and entertaining opera that continues to delight audiences more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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