The Cottagers is a two-act comic opera written by Anna Ross and first published in 1788. The story is set in a rural village in England and revolves around the lives of two cottagers, Tom and Margery, who are struggling to make ends meet. Tom is a lazy and irresponsible man who spends most of his time drinking and gambling, while Margery is a hardworking and virtuous woman who tries to keep their home and farm running smoothly.The plot of the opera...