The Chimes Of Normandy: A Comic Opera In Three Acts (1877), (Paperback)

The Chimes of Normandy is a comic opera written by Charles Gabet and first published in 1877. The story takes place in a small town in Normandy, France, and centers around the lives of the townspeople. The main character is Germaine, a young woman who is engaged to a wealthy landowner named Grenicheux. However, Germaine is secretly in love with the town blacksmith, Serpolette. Serpolette is a mischievous and flirtatious woman who enjoys playing tricks on the townspeople.The plot of the opera revolves around the arrival of a group of English tourists who are interested in buying a local castle. The townspeople are excited about the prospect of selling the castle, but they soon discover that the castle is haunted by the ghost of a former owner. This leads to a series of comedic events as the townspeople try to scare off the ghost and sell the castle to the English tourists.The Chimes of Normandy is known for its catchy tunes and lively dance numbers. The opera is filled with colorful characters and humorous situations, making it a popular choice for productions around the world. It is considered a classic of the comic opera genre and remains a beloved work of musical theater to this day.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.