Tom Jones: A Comic Opera

by Edward German, A.M. Thompson, Robert Courtneidge

This comic opera is based on Henry Fielding's classic novel 'The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'. Featuring music by Edward German and a libretto by Robert Courtneidge, the opera premiered in 1907 and became an instant hit. Packed with catchy tunes and hilarious scenes, it remains a popular choice among opera lovers and fans of comedic theatre. A must-see for anyone looking for a fun and entertaining night out! This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

66 pages, Hardcover

First published August 20, 2015