Madam Butterfly: A Japanese Tragedy (1905)

Madam Butterfly: A Japanese Tragedy is a renowned opera written by the Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini. The story is set in Nagasaki, Japan, in the early 20th century and follows the tragic love story of a young geisha named Cio-Cio-San, also known as Madam Butterfly, and an American naval officer named Pinkerton. The opera begins with Pinkerton, who is stationed in Nagasaki, marrying Cio-Cio-San in a traditional Japanese ceremony, despite his intention to leave her after a short time. Cio-Cio-San, however, falls deeply in love with Pinkerton and believes he will return to her. As time passes, Cio-Cio-San gives birth to a son and continues to wait for Pinkerton's return. However, when he finally does come back to Nagasaki, it is with his American wife, and he intends to take their son back to America with him. Devastated by the betrayal, Cio-Cio-San makes a heartbreaking decision that ultimately leads to her tragic demise. Madam Butterfly: A Japanese Tragedy is a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and sacrifice that has captivated audiences for over a century. Puccini's music, which blends Western and Japanese influences, adds to the emotional depth of the story and has made it one of the most beloved operas of all time.Founded On The Book By John L. Long And The Drama By David Belasco, English Version By R. H. Elkin.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.