The Grand Duchess Of Gerolstein - Henri Meilhac - Bog

""The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein"" is a comic opera in three acts written by Henri Meilhac, first performed in 1867. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Gerolstein, and follows the misadventures of the titular Grand Duchess as she tries to find a suitable husband. The opera is filled with political satire and social commentary, poking fun at the absurdities of the aristocracy and the military. The music, composed by Jacques Offenbach, is lively and catchy, with memorable tunes like ""Ah! Que j'aime les militaires"" and ""Dites-lui qu'on l'a remarqu�����."" The opera was a huge success in its time, and remains a popular choice for productions today. This edition includes the full libretto in French, with an English translation provided by Theodore T. Barker. It also contains a detailed introduction and notes on the opera's historical and cultural context.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.