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""Monna Vanna"" is a lyric drama in four acts by Maurice Maeterlinck, with music by Henry FÃ(c)vrier. Set in Renaissance Italy, the play revolves around the siege of Pisa and the complex moral dilemmas faced by its characters. Monna Vanna, the wife of Guido Colonna, agrees to a perilous proposition to save her city, leading to intense emotional and political conflict. This edition presents the libretto of the opera, showcasing Maeterlinck's poetic language and dramatic flair. A significant work in the history of opera, ""Monna Vanna"" explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice against a backdrop of war and political intrigue. The collaboration between Maeterlinck and FÃ(c)vrier created a compelling and enduring work of art, capturing the essence of human passions and societal pressures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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