M. P. or the Blue-Stocking: A Comic Opera, in Three Acts, First Performed at the English Opera, Theatre Royal, Lyceum, on Monday, Sept; 9, 1811 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780484539821: M. P. or the Blue-Stocking: A Comic Opera, in Three Acts, First Performed at the English Opera, Theatre Royal, Lyceum, on Monday, Sept; 9, 1811 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484539825 ISBN 13: 9780484539821

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Lighthearted intrigue in a three‑act comic opera full of wit and mischief.

This edition presents M. P. Or the Blue-Stocking, a comic opera in three acts first staged in 1811. It follows a troupe of characters through chaotic, playful schemes in Paris and London as secrets and disguises collide, revealing social foibles with humor and sharp dialogue.

Two acts of frivolous plotting, wordplay, and musical numbers invite readers to enjoy theatrical farce, mistaken identities, and the bustle of a ballroom, a library, and a Bourbon Chamber. The text blends satire with light romance, delivering brisk scenes, patter songs, and theatrical pratfalls that keep the mood lively and entertaining.

Bright, fast-paced exchanges that keep the plot moving and the jokes landing.
Characters navigating social expectations with playful deception and wit.
Scenes ranging from intimate rooms to public performances, with shifting loyalties and comic misunderstandings.
A glimpse into early 19th‑century theater, satire, and operatic staging.

Ideal for readers of classic stage works and fans of theatrical comedy seeking a brisk, humorous look at fame, fashion, and fraught social pretensions.

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