The Doctor of Alcantara: Opera Bouffe, in Two Acts (1862)

The Doctor of Alcantara is a comedic opera in two acts, written by Benjamin E. Woolf and first performed in 1862. The story follows the adventures of a doctor named Alcantara, who is known for his unconventional methods and unorthodox medical practices. The opera is filled with humorous situations and lively musical numbers, as Alcantara tries to cure his patients and win the heart of the beautiful Rosita. Along the way, he must navigate the disapproval of his colleagues and the scheming of his rival, Dr. Sangrado. The Doctor of Alcantara is a classic example of the opera bouffe genre, which combines elements of comic opera and farce to create a light-hearted and entertaining theatrical experience.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.