Une Folie: A Comic Opera, In Two Acts (1803)

By Jean Nicolas Bouilly

Book Overview

Une Folie: A Comic Opera, In Two Acts (1803) is a French-language musical work by Jean Nicolas Bouilly. The opera tells the story of a wealthy and eccentric nobleman named Don Alphonse, who has become obsessed with the idea of marrying a young and beautiful woman named Rosine. Despite her reluctance, Don Alphonse is determined to win her over and goes to great lengths to impress her, including staging a fake duel and pretending to be a famous musician. Along the way, he is aided by his loyal servant, Pasquin, who helps him navigate the complexities of courtship and love. The opera is filled with comic moments and lively musical numbers, including duets, arias, and ensemble pieces. It is a lighthearted and entertaining work that showcases Bouilly's talent for creating memorable characters and witty dialogue. Overall, Une Folie is a delightful and charming opera that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.Being A Translation From The Original Of Love Laughs At Locksmiths.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: 1165748940
• ISBN13: 9781165748945
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"