Publisher's Synopsis
Anna Bolena: A Lyric Tragedy, In Two Acts (1850) is an opera composed by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. The opera tells the story of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, and her tragic downfall. The libretto, written by Felice Romani, is based on the historical events surrounding Boleyn's marriage to Henry and her eventual execution for treason. The opera features powerful arias, duets, and ensembles that showcase the emotional turmoil of the characters. Donizetti's score is known for its dramatic intensity and beautiful melodies. Anna Bolena is considered one of Donizetti's greatest works and a masterpiece of the bel canto style.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.
