Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 59 Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith 1856 1923 Riggs, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin Smith, Kate Douglas Riggs, George Christopher, Mrs. Wiggin, Samuel Bradley, Mrs. Bluebeard; a musical fantasy This etext was prepared by A Elizabeth Warren MD, Sacramento, CA "Bluebeard; a musical fantasy" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a musical work that combines elements of opera and fantasy, likely written in the early 20th century. The book draws inspiration from the popular fairy tale of Bluebeard, a character known for his polygamous tendencies and the dark fates that befall his wives. Wiggin's rendition offers a humorous and satirical twist on the traditional narrative, exploring themes of love, curiosity, and the consequences of marital choices through a contemporary lens. The plot centers around Fatima, the seventh wife of Bluebeard, who is swept off her feet by his allure, disregarding the ominous reputation he holds. Despite warnings, she succumbs to curiosity and opens a forbidden door in Bluebeard's castle, discovering the gruesome fates of his previous wives. The story unfolds into a comedic yet tragic opera, complete with vibrant characters such as Sister Anne and Mustapha, who eventually come to Fatima's rescue. The work cleverly critiques marital ambition and the dynamics between men and women, blending humor with serious themes while retaining the fantastical elements of the original tale. Ultimately, it serves as both entertainment and a moral commentary on the nature of relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Music -- Humor ML Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Music 73823 73657 2024-10-02T08:49:26.612573 2023-10-02T07:57:24.358810 text/html text/html 73816 73650 2024-10-02T08:49:26.833580 2023-10-02T07:57:24.493810 text/html text/html 113651 2024-10-02T08:49:32.578560 application/epub+zip 112513 2024-10-02T08:49:30.091575 application/epub+zip 87854 2024-10-02T08:49:28.909573 application/epub+zip 248463 2024-10-02T08:49:34.359545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239902 2024-10-02T08:49:31.857546 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203451 2022-09-02T10:25:43.208569 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62708 62595 2024-10-02T08:49:26.365591 2023-10-02T07:57:24.209806 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 57552 2021-01-08T20:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24160 2021-01-08T20:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18913 2024-10-02T08:49:34.482534 application/rdf+xml 17521 2024-10-02T08:49:29.449563 image/jpeg 4189 2024-10-02T08:49:29.177570 image/jpeg 114213 2024-10-02T08:49:26.841576 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia