Mefistofele: Opera In Four Acts (1920), (Paperback)

Mefistofele is an opera in four acts, composed by Arrigo Boito and first performed in 1868. The story is based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust, and follows the character of Mefistofele, a devil who tempts the protagonist, Faust, into a life of sin and debauchery. The opera is known for its complex score, which features a mix of traditional Italian opera and Germanic influences. The libretto is also notable for its use of language, which includes both Italian and German. The opera has been performed numerous times since its premiere, and is considered a masterpiece of the genre. This edition of the opera was published in 1920.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.