Fontainbleau; a comic opera. In three acts by John O'Keeffe
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"Fontainbleau; a comic opera in three acts" by John O'Keeffe is a theatrical work composed in the late 18th century. The opera unfolds in a lively and comedic atmosphere, centering around the antics of English characters engaging with their French counterparts during a visit to Fontainbleau, a famous historical residence. Key characters include the down-on-his-luck gentleman Lackland, who is drawn into a whirlwind of humorous situations involving love interests, social misunderstandings, and
the pursuit of fortune. The opening of the opera introduces us to a bustling town setting where Mrs. Casey, the landlady, is trying to manage her tavern as her establishment fills with guests. We meet Lackland, who is clearly down on his luck but maintains a facade of confidence and charm. As he interacts with various characters, including his old friend Henry, who has come to Fontainbleau to seek out a romantic interest, we sense a mixture of humor and tension in their conversations about financial troubles, debts, and amorous pursuits. Additionally, the introduction of other characters like Colonel Epaulette and Squire Tallyho adds layers to the comedic undertones as they navigate the colorful interactions and misunderstandings typical of a farce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821 |
| Title | Fontainbleau; a comic opera. In three acts |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Operas -- Librettos |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35699 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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