Publisher's Synopsis
The Serenade: Comic Opera is a musical play written by Harry Bache Smith and first published in 1897. The story revolves around the character of Carlo, a young Italian musician who falls in love with a wealthy American heiress named Violetta. Carlo is determined to win her heart, but faces numerous obstacles along the way, including the disapproval of Violetta's father and the interference of a rival suitor. The play is filled with lively music and witty dialogue, and features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bumbling musicians and a scheming servant. The Serenade was a popular hit in its time and remains a beloved classic of the comic opera genre.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.
