Book Description

First performed in Paris in 1880, La Mascotte is one of the most popular operettas of the 19th century. Combining sparkling music, witty lyrics, and a charming storyline, it tells the tale of a good-luck charm that brings love and fortune to all who possess it. This edition includes the complete libretto in the original French, as well as an English translation and detailed historical background. 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.