Publisher's Synopsis
An Entirely Original Comic Opera, In Two Acts, Entitled The Mountebanks is a book written by William Schwenck Gilbert in 1892. The book is a humorous and entertaining opera that follows the story of a group of traveling performers who call themselves the Mountebanks. The group is made up of a variety of characters, including a quack doctor, a fortune-teller, and a fake prince, who all use their unique talents to swindle people out of their money.The story takes place in Italy and follows the Mountebanks as they arrive in a small town and set up their show. They quickly become the talk of the town, and people from all over come to see their performances. However, things take a turn for the worse when a rival group of performers arrives in town, and the two groups begin to compete for the attention of the audience.As the competition heats up, the Mountebanks must use all of their wits and talents to stay ahead of their rivals and keep their show going. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a wealthy merchant, a beautiful young woman, and a group of bumbling police officers.With its witty humor, catchy songs, and entertaining plot, An Entirely Original Comic Opera, In Two Acts, Entitled The Mountebanks is a delightful read for anyone who loves a good comedy. The book is a testament to Gilbert's talent as a writer and his ability to create memorable characters and stories that continue to entertain readers 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.
