Doctor Cupid, L'Amore Medico: Musical Comedy In Two Acts (1914)

Doctor Cupid, also known as L'Amore Medico, is a musical comedy written by Enrico Golisciani and first published in 1914. The story revolves around a young doctor named Placido who is tasked with curing the love sickness of a group of young women. However, Placido himself is in love with one of his patients and must navigate his own romantic feelings while trying to heal his patients.The play is set in Naples, Italy and features a cast of colorful characters, including Placido's servant, a group of gossiping women, and a wealthy suitor who is vying for the hand of Placido's love interest. The music is composed by Carlo Lombardo and features lively and romantic songs that enhance the comedic and romantic elements of the play.Overall, Doctor Cupid is a charming and entertaining musical comedy that explores the themes of love, romance, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a classic example of Italian theater and remains a beloved work of literature 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.