Natoma: An Opera, In Three Acts (1911)

By Joseph D. Redding and Victor & REDDING HERBERT

Book Overview

""Natoma: An Opera, In Three Acts"" is a musical play written by Joseph D. Redding in 1911. The story is set in California during the 19th century and revolves around the character of Natoma, a Native American woman who falls in love with a Spanish soldier named Alvarado. Their love is challenged by the cultural differences between their two communities and the impending threat of war. The opera features a mix of traditional European opera and Native American music, with a libretto that explores themes of love, conflict, and cultural identity. ""Natoma"" was well-received during its time and remains a notable example of early 20th-century American opera.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169493610
• ISBN13: 9781169493612
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"