Il Trovatore: An Opera In Four Acts is a classic Italian opera written by Salvatore Cammarano and first performed in 1853. The story is set in 15th century Spain and follows the tragic love story of Leonora, a noblewoman, and the troubadour, Manrico. However, their love is complicated by the vengeful Count di Luna, who also desires Leonora, and the mysterious gypsy, Azucena, who harbors a dark secret that threatens to unravel everything. The opera features some of the most famous arias in the operatic repertoire, including ""Di quella pira"" and ""Stride la vampa"". Cammarano's libretto is a masterpiece of dramatic storytelling, filled with passion, betrayal, and revenge. This 1917 edition of the opera includes the original Italian text alongside an English translation, making it accessible to a wider audience. Il Trovatore is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its beautiful music and gripping story.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.