Publisher's Synopsis
The Royal Merchant: An Opera is a play written by John Fletcher in 1768. The plot revolves around the story of a wealthy merchant named Antonio, who falls in love with a noblewoman named Leonora. However, their love is threatened by the interference of a jealous rival, Duke Angelo, who seeks to destroy their relationship. The opera explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and features a cast of memorable characters, including the cunning servant Mendoza and the wise old counselor Francisco. With its engaging plot, lively music, and colorful characters, The Royal Merchant is a classic example of 18th-century English opera and remains a popular work in the genre 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.
