Alfred Bunn / Michael William Balfe
The Bohemian Girl is an opera written by Michael William Balfe and first performed in 1843. The story follows the life of a young woman named Arline who is kidnapped as a child and raised by a group of gypsies. When she grows up, she falls in love with a nobleman named Thaddeus who is also on the run from the law. The two face numerous obstacles as they try to be together, including the interference of Arline’s adoptive father and the discovery of Thaddeus’ true identity. The opera is known for its beautiful arias and duets, including the famous ''I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls.'' The Bohemian Girl is a classic of the Romantic era and remains popular with opera lovers to this day.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.