La verbena de la Paloma; o, El boticario y las chulapas y celos mal reprimidos

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Librettist Vega, Ricardo de la, 1839-1910
Composer Bretón, Tomás, 1850-1923
Title La verbena de la Paloma; o, El boticario y las chulapas y celos mal reprimidos
Original Publication Spain: Biblioteca «Teatro Mundial»,1915.
Note Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Ramón Pajares Box (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries)
Summary "La verbena de la Paloma; o, El boticario y las chulapas y celos mal reprimidos" by Don Ricardo de la Vega is a lyrical farce written in the late 19th century. The play unfolds during the vibrant celebrations of the Verbena de la Paloma, a traditional fiesta in Madrid, capturing the lively atmosphere and social dynamics of the time. The story encapsulates themes of love, jealousy, and misunderstandings, set against the backdrop of a festive summer night. The plot centers on the character Julián, a young man grappling with unrequited love for Susana, who seems to be enamored with the older Don Hilarión, a local pharmacist. Julián's jealousy ignites a series of comedic and chaotic events as he struggles to confront his feelings and his rival. Meanwhile, we also meet a colorful cast of characters, including the witty taberna owner Rita and the outspoken aunt Antonia, whose antics add to the comedic tension. The play ultimately paints a vivid portrait of romantic folly and community dynamics during the lively festivities, providing both humor and insight into the complexities of love and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Zarzuelas -- Librettos
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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