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The Desert Flower: An Opera, In Three Acts (1863)

The Desert Flower: An Opera, In Three Acts (1863)

Harris, A.
Williams, Thomas J.
Wallace, William Vincent

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral MusicOpera

ISBN10: 1166921107
ISBN13: 9781166921101
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Desert Flower is an opera written by A. Harris and first published in 1863. It is divided into three acts and tells the story of a young woman named Zorah who lives in the desert. Zorah is in love with a man named Aben-Hamet, but their love is forbidden by their families. Zorah's father wants her to marry a wealthy merchant, while Aben-Hamet's father wants him to marry a woman from a powerful tribe.Despite the obstacles, Zorah and Aben-Hamet continue to meet in secret. However, when their secret is discovered, they are both banished from their families and forced to flee into the desert. As they journey through the harsh landscape, they encounter a group of travelers who are also seeking refuge. Together, they face numerous challenges and dangers, but ultimately find a new home and a new life together.The Desert Flower is a romantic and dramatic opera that explores themes of love, family, and the struggle for freedom. It features a rich musical score that captures the beauty and mystery of the desert landscape, as well as the emotional intensity of the characters' relationships. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves opera or is interested in the history of musical theater.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.

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