Iris: An Opera In Three Acts (1902)

by Pietro Mascagni and Luigi Illica

Book Overview

""Iris: An Opera In Three Acts"" is a libretto written by Italian playwright Luigi Illica, first published in 1902. The story revolves around a young Japanese girl named Iris, who is forced into prostitution by her father after her mother dies. Iris falls in love with a young man named Osaka, who is actually a wealthy nobleman in disguise. However, their love is thwarted by Osaka's father, who disapproves of their relationship, and Iris is ultimately...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120631068
• ISBN13: 9781120631060
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"