| Librettist |
Vega, Ricardo de la, 1839-1910 |
| Composer |
Bretón, Tomás, 1850-1923 |
| Title |
La verbena de la Paloma; o, El boticario y las chulapas y celos mal reprimidos
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| Original Publication |
Spain: Biblioteca «Teatro Mundial»,1915.
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| Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries)
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| Summary |
"La verbena de la Paloma; o, El boticario y las chulapas y celos mal reprimidos" by Don Ricardo de la Vega is a lyrical farce written in the late 19th century. The play unfolds during the vibrant celebrations of the Verbena de la Paloma, a traditional fiesta in Madrid, capturing the lively atmosphere and social dynamics of the time. The story encapsulates themes of love, jealousy, and misunderstandings, set against the backdrop of a festive summer night. The plot centers on the character Julián, a young man grappling with unrequited love for Susana, who seems to be enamored with the older Don Hilarión, a local pharmacist. Julián's jealousy ignites a series of comedic and chaotic events as he struggles to confront his feelings and his rival. Meanwhile, we also meet a colorful cast of characters, including the witty taberna owner Rita and the outspoken aunt Antonia, whose antics add to the comedic tension. The play ultimately paints a vivid portrait of romantic folly and community dynamics during the lively festivities, providing both humor and insight into the complexities of love and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Zarzuelas -- Librettos
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67408 |
| Release Date |
Feb 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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