The Idol's Eye: Comic Opera In Three Acts (1897)

By Harry Bache Smith and Victor Herbert

Book Overview

The Idol's Eye is a comic opera written by Harry Bache Smith and originally published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of a group of American tourists who travel to Europe and become embroiled in a series of comic misadventures. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a scheming con artist, a beautiful but cunning opera singer, and a bumbling detective. The plot is filled with twists and turns, as the characters navigate their way through a series of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements. The music is lively and upbeat, with catchy tunes and witty lyrics that capture the spirit of the era. Overall, The Idol's Eye is a charming and entertaining work that offers a delightful glimpse into turn-of-the-century American culture and humor.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167194853
• ISBN13: 9781167194856
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"