Der Freisch tz is a romantic opera in three acts, written by Friedrich Kind and first performed in 1821. The story is set in a small German village, and revolves around the character of Max, a young hunter who is in love with Agathe, the daughter of the head forester. In order to win her hand in marriage, Max must prove himself as a skilled marksman by winning a shooting contest. However, he is plagued by doubts and fears, and turns to the dark arts for help. He makes a pact with the devil, who gives him seven magic ...
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Der Freisch tz is a romantic opera in three acts, written by Friedrich Kind and first performed in 1821. The story is set in a small German village, and revolves around the character of Max, a young hunter who is in love with Agathe, the daughter of the head forester. In order to win her hand in marriage, Max must prove himself as a skilled marksman by winning a shooting contest. However, he is plagued by doubts and fears, and turns to the dark arts for help. He makes a pact with the devil, who gives him seven magic bullets that are guaranteed to hit their target. But there is a catch: the seventh bullet will be under the devil's control, and will strike the one Max loves most. As the story unfolds, Max's fears and doubts grow stronger, and he must confront the consequences of his actions. The opera is known for its haunting melodies, dramatic plot twists, and powerful themes of love, fear, and redemption. This edition of Der Freisch tz, published in 1904, includes the complete libretto in German, as well as an introduction and notes by the editor.This Book Is In English.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.
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