Publisher's Synopsis
Falstaff: A Lyrical Comedy In Three Acts is a musical play written by the Italian composer Arrigo Boito. The play is based on the character of Sir John Falstaff, a fictional character from Shakespeare's plays, and follows his misadventures as he tries to seduce two married women in order to gain access to their husbands' wealth. Boito's version of the story is a comedic and lighthearted take on the character of Falstaff, and features a score that blends elements of traditional Italian opera with more modern musical styles. The play is divided into three acts, each of which features a different set of characters and plot developments.Throughout the play, Falstaff is portrayed as a lovable rogue who is constantly getting himself into trouble through his own foolishness and lack of foresight. Despite his many flaws, however, he remains a sympathetic character who is ultimately redeemed by his own sense of humor and his willingness to learn from his mistakes.Overall, Falstaff: A Lyrical Comedy In Three Acts is a charming and entertaining play that showcases Boito's talents as both a composer and a writer. It remains a popular choice for opera companies and theater groups around the world, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful adaptations of Shakespeare's work to the stage.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.
