The Two Roses: Comedy Opera, In Two Acts (1904)

By Ludwig Englander, Stanislaus Stange, Oliver Goldsmith

Book Overview

The Two Roses is a comedic opera that was written by Stanislaus Stange and first published in 1904. The story revolves around two young women, Rose and Rosalind, who are both in love with the same man, a wealthy merchant named Sir John. The two women are also the daughters of rival families, which adds to the tension and drama of the story.The opera is set in England during the 18th century and features a variety of colorful characters, including a bumbling lawyer, a scheming servant, and a group of comical villagers. The music is light and whimsical, with catchy melodies and lively dance numbers that capture the spirit of the era.Despite the romantic rivalry between the two Roses, the opera ultimately has a happy ending, with Sir John choosing one of the women and the families reconciling their differences. The Two Roses is a charming and entertaining work that combines romance, humor, and music in a delightful package.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: 1165668769
• ISBN13: 9781165668762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"