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New York.
Purple Bear Books.
2005.
Beautifully illustrated by Renata Fucikova in a traditional style, dustjacket. Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" is the heartbreaking story of Cho-Cho-San, a beautiful, fragile Japanese Geisha, whose trust and fidelity are betrayed by her husband, an American Navy Lieutenant. Stationed in Nagasaki, Lieutenant Pinkerton acquires his wife as casually as his house -- both leased for 99 years, with the option to cancel at any time. After their honeymoon, Pinkerton departs, promising to return. But for three long years, Cho-Cho-San awaits, and when he finally does return, he brings his new American wife -- and finds he has a son by Cho-Cho-San. This picture book adaptation of the tragic libretto features haunting paintings that evoke the opera's exotic setting and emotional resonance, creating a captivating, cultured introduction for young readers. Suitable for primary. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 123696)
ISBN: 9781933327044
Related Subject Areas:
children''s books
classic fiction
fiction dealing with social issues
Japan
Japanese
Opera
personal awareness: family
picture books
relationship & social
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