Virginia Or Ringing The Changes: A New And Original Comic Opera, In Two Acts (1883)

""Virginia or Ringing the Changes"" is a comic opera written by Henry Pottinger Stephens in 1883. The story revolves around a young woman named Virginia, who is engaged to a man named Sir Geoffrey. However, Virginia is in love with another man named Lionel. The plot takes a twist when Lionel disguises himself as a bell-ringer and tries to win Virginia's heart. The opera is set in the English countryside and features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of drunken bell-ringers and a conniving housekeeper. The two acts are filled with catchy tunes and humorous dialogue, making it a delightful and entertaining read for fans of operatic literature. Overall, ""Virginia or Ringing the Changes"" is a charming and lighthearted work that will leave readers with a smile on their face.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.