The Merry Widow: New Musical Play (1907)

By Franz Lehar

Book Overview

The Merry Widow is a new musical play written by Victor Leon in 1907. The story is set in the fictional country of Pontevedro, where the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari returns after the death of her husband. The Pontevedrian aristocracy is eager to marry her off to a local man to ensure that her fortune stays within the country. Count Danilo Danilovitch, a former lover of Hanna's, is tasked with wooing her and preventing her from marrying a foreigner. However, their complicated past and Danilo's reluctance to marry for money make their relationship difficult. The musical features memorable songs such as ""Vilia"" and ""The Merry Widow Waltz"" and is known for its lavish costumes and sets. The Merry Widow has become a beloved classic of musical theater and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120903661
• ISBN13: 9781120903662
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"