Publisher's Synopsis
The Chimes of Normandy is a comic opera in three acts, originally written in French by Charles Gabet and first performed in Paris in 1877. The story takes place in a small village in Normandy, France, and follows the misadventures of a group of colorful characters. The plot revolves around the rivalry between the two wealthiest families in the village, the Baronets and the Goujets. The Baronets are trying to marry off their daughter, Germaine, to the wealthy farmer, Serpolette, while the Goujets are hoping to marry off their son, Grenicheux, to Germaine. Along the way, there are mistaken identities, secret love affairs, and plenty of comedic misunderstandings. The music is light and catchy, with memorable tunes and lively dance numbers. The Chimes of Normandy is a classic example of the comic opera genre, filled with humor, romance, and delightful characters.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.
