9781332453405 - Tosca: An Opera in Three Acts (Classic Reprint) de Sardou, V. (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the tumultuous world of 19th-century Italy, where political upheaval and passionate love intertwine in a dramatic, operatic fashion. The story revolves around Floria Tosca, a renowned opera singer, and her lover, Mario Cavaradossi, a painter. Their relationship is tested by the machinations of Baron Scarpia, the Chief of Police, who uses Tosca's love for Mario as a tool for his own sinister ends. The author expertly portrays the complexities of human desire, revealing how love can be both a source of great strength and a dangerous vulnerability. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a simmering revolution, as the characters grapple with questions of betrayal, sacrifice, and the price of freedom. The book offers a captivating exploration of the human condition as it unfolds against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical moment, reminding us of the enduring power of love, betrayal, and the ever-present shadow of political conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Tosca: An Opera in Three ActsA man in the garb of a convict is seen stealthily entering the Church of San Andrea in Rome. The Sacristan comes into the Church carrying a basket of food and paint brushes for Mar.