Boccaccio Or The Prince Of Palermo

""Boccaccio or The Prince of Palermo"" is a comic opera written by Franz von Suppe in 1880. The story follows the adventures of Boccaccio, a young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Fiametta. However, Fiametta is already engaged to the Prince of Palermo, and Boccaccio must find a way to win her heart.The opera is set in medieval Italy and features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of nuns, a band of robbers, and a wise old philosopher. The music is lively and upbeat, with catchy melodies and rousing choruses.Throughout the three acts, Boccaccio must navigate a series of obstacles and challenges in order to win Fiametta's love. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true nature of happiness.Overall, ""Boccaccio or The Prince of Palermo"" is a charming and entertaining opera that showcases von Suppe's talent for composing lively and engaging music. It remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire to this day.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.