Publisher's Synopsis
Roberto Devereux: A Lyric Tragedy, In Three Acts (1849) is an opera composed by the Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. The libretto was written by Salvadore Cammarano and is based on the historical figure of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, who was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The story revolves around the love triangle between Roberto Devereux, Queen Elizabeth I, and Sara, Duchess of Nottingham. Roberto Devereux is accused of treason and sentenced to death, leading to a tragic ending. The opera is known for its beautiful arias, duets, and ensembles, as well as its dramatic and intense plot. It has been performed by many renowned opera companies and singers around the world and is considered one of Donizetti's masterpieces.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.
