Description

Fra Diavolo Or The Beauty And The Brigands: A Burlesque Burletta is a comedic play written by Henry James Byron and first published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a group of bandits led by the notorious Fra Diavolo, who is known for his cunning and ruthless ways. When the bandits come across a beautiful young woman named Zerlina, they become enamored with her and decide to kidnap her. However, Zerlina's lover, Lorenzo, is determined to rescue her and sets out on a daring mission to save her from the clutches of the bandits. Along the way, he encounters a number of colorful characters, including a bumbling police officer and a group of mischievous gypsies. The play is filled with witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and lively musical numbers, making it a beloved classic of the burlesque genre.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.