Publisher's Synopsis
The Jewels of the Madonna is an opera composed by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari in 1912. The story is set in Naples, Italy and revolves around the lives of the working-class people living there. The plot follows the love triangle between a young woman, Maliella, and two men, Gennaro and Rafaele. Maliella is torn between her love for Gennaro, a poor street singer, and Rafaele, a wealthy blacksmith. The story takes many twists and turns as the characters navigate their relationships and the societal expectations placed upon them. Along the way, there are themes of jealousy, passion, and the struggle for independence. The opera is known for its beautiful melodies and lively Neapolitan-inspired music. The Jewels of the Madonna is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a vibrant and colorful city.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.
