The Princess Of Trebizonde - Charles Lamb Kenney - Bog

The Princess of Trebizonde is a three-act opera bouffe written by Charles Lamb Kenney and first published in 1870. The story follows the adventures of a group of English tourists who find themselves stranded in the fictional kingdom of Trebizonde. The kingdom is ruled by the beautiful Princess of Trebizonde, who has a reputation for being both charming and capricious.The tourists are immediately taken with the princess and her court, but soon discover that all is not as it seems in Trebizonde. The princess is being manipulated by her scheming advisor, who is determined to keep her from marrying anyone who might threaten his hold on power. Meanwhile, the tourists find themselves embroiled in a series of comic misunderstandings and misadventures as they try to navigate the strange customs and politics of the kingdom.As the plot unfolds, the princess and her suitors are drawn into a series of increasingly ridiculous situations, including a duel, a masquerade ball, and a daring escape from the palace. Along the way, they sing and dance their way through a series of catchy tunes and witty lyrics, making The Princess of Trebizonde a classic example of the opera bouffe genre.Overall, The Princess of Trebizonde is a lighthearted and entertaining romp through a fictional kingdom filled with colorful characters and hilarious situations. It is a must-read for fans of opera, comedy, and classic literature.Adapted From The French Libretto Of Charles Nuitter And Etienne Trefeu.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.