The Beggar Student - Carl Milloecker - Bog

""The Beggar Student"" is a comic opera in three acts, written by Carl Milloecker and first performed in 1882. The story takes place in 18th-century Poland and follows the adventures of a beggar named Symon who falls in love with a wealthy countess named Laura. In order to win her heart, Symon pretends to be a student of noble birth and enrolls in the same university as Laura's brother. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming professor, a group of drunken students, and a band of gypsies. The opera is known for its catchy melodies, witty dialogue, and lighthearted humor. It has been performed numerous times since its debut and remains a popular work in the operatic canon.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.