Publisher's Synopsis
The Water Carrier, Les Deux Journees: Lyric Drama In Three Acts (1871) is a book written by the Italian composer Luigi Cherubini. The book is a lyric drama that tells the story of a water carrier named Michel, who is falsely accused of a crime and thrown into prison. The story takes place over the course of two days, during which Michel's wife, Louise, must navigate the legal system and fight to clear her husband's name. The book is written in three acts and features a cast of characters that includes Michel, Louise, a judge, a clerk, and various other supporting roles. The story is set in Paris, France, during the 18th century and explores themes of justice, love, and loyalty. Cherubini's writing is characterized by its poetic language and emotional depth, making The Water Carrier a powerful and moving work of literature. The book is widely regarded as one of Cherubini's greatest achievements and has been adapted into numerous stage productions and operas over the years. Overall, The Water Carrier, Les Deux Journees: Lyric Drama In Three Acts (1871) is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its compelling story, vivid characters, and beautiful language.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.
