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Plot Synopses of Mozart's Operas: The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute
Author(s): Edith B. Ordway (Author)
- Publisher: A. J. Cornell Publications
- Publication Date: October 5, 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 14 pages
- ISBN-10: B009MOXZDY
Book Description
Sample passage:
(from “The Marriage of Figaro”) The count announces that he has been made ambassador to London and intends taking Figaro with him. When he makes love to her Susanna asks him to leave her alone, but the count will not, and says that he has already sent her a message through Basilio that he wishes to meet her that night within the orange bower. Basilio’s voice is heard, saying that he will seek the count with his lady. The count starts to hide behind the armchair, much to Susanna’s distress, but Cherubino slips around and into it and Susanna conceals him under the gown as Basilio enters.
About the author:
Edith B. Ordway (born 1877) was an American author whose other works include “The Etiquette of Today,” “The Handbook of Quotations,” and “Synonyms and Antonyms.”
