Fra Diavolo: Or the Inn of Terracina; A Comic Opera in Three Acts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel François Esprit Auber

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048363123X ISBN 13: 9780483631236

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Fra Diavolo: Or the Inn of Terracina; A Comic Opera in Three Acts

A sparkling, farcical tale of bandits, romance, and mistaken identities set in an Italian inn. This edition presents a lively, stage-worthy adventure filled with music, wit, and mishaps.

The plot follows lovers, scheming guests, and a band of brigands as they collide in a night of songs, schemes, and comic danger. Expect bright ensembles, playful duets, and theatrical bravura that keeps the pace brisk and the humor buoyant. The setting blends satire with romantic stakes, delivering a lighthearted look at loyalty, love, and clever manipulation.

• Entertaining songs and concerted pieces that punctuate the humor and action
• Rotating schemes, disguises, and a bustling inn full of colorful characters
• Romantic tension and sudden reversals that drive the comedy forward
• A brisk, stage-friendly arc with a lively ensemble finale

Ideal for readers who enjoy operatic comedies, witty banter, and lively musical storytelling that doesn’t skimp on charm or mischief.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048363123X
• ISBN 13: 9780483631236
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 78