Signora: A Child of the Opera House (Classic Reprint)

By Gustav Kobbé

Book Overview

Signora: A Child of the Opera House is a novel written by Gustav Kobbe and first published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young girl named Signora, who is born into poverty and raised in the opera house of Naples, Italy. Signora's mother is a seamstress for the opera company, and Signora spends much of her childhood hiding in the wings and listening to the beautiful music. Eventually, she becomes a member of the chorus and then a soloist, but her success is marred by the jealousy and scheming of her rivals. Along the way, Signora falls in love with a handsome tenor, but their relationship is threatened by the interference of a wealthy patron of the opera. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in the opera world of the late 19th century, with its glamour, intrigue, and cut-throat competition. It also explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for social mobility.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164888048
• ISBN13: 9781164888048
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"