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This book is a collection of scenes and vaudeville songs from the French opera-vaudeville Les Conscrits (1813). The work is lively and full of color, offering a snapshot of the lives and loves of common people in France during the Napoleonic Wars as conscription looms. The collection is politically charged and celebrates noble ideals while criticizing the excesses of certain social classes. At its center, the book is a story of the transformative power of love and generosity. Les Conscrits is marked by the author's insightful characterizations, pointed satire, and memorable tunes. As a window into early 19th-century French culture, the book is an indispensable resource for scholars and Francophiles alike.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of scenes and vaudeville songs from the French opera-vaudeville Les Conscrits (1813). The work is lively and full of color, offering a snapshot of the lives and loves of common people in France during the Napoleonic Wars as conscription looms. The collection is politically charged and celebrates noble ideals while criticizing the excesses of certain social classes. At its center, the book is a story of the transformative power of love and generosity. Les Conscrits is marked by the author's insightful characterizations, pointed satire, and memorable tunes. As a window into early 19th-century French culture, the book is an indispensable resource for scholars and Francophiles alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282548001_0
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