The Bride-Elect

The Bride-Elect is a comic opera written by John Philip Sousa, first published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of a young couple, Jack and Agnes, who are engaged to be married. However, when Agnes is suddenly whisked away to Europe by her wealthy aunt, Jack must travel across the ocean to rescue her. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including a group of American tourists, a scheming countess, and a band of gypsies. The opera is notable for its catchy tunes, lively dance numbers, and witty dialogue, and has been performed by numerous companies and orchestras around the world. With its charming blend of romance, humor, and adventure, The Bride-Elect remains a beloved classic of American musical theater.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.