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LakmÃ(c) OpÃ(c)ra En Trois Actes is a classic French opera by LÃ(c)o Delibes, with libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. Set in British India, the opera tells a tragic love story between LakmÃ(c), the daughter of a Brahmin priest, and GÃ(c)rald, a British officer. The opera is celebrated for its beautiful melodies, including the famous "Bell Song," and its exotic and dramatic setting. This edition preserves the original French libretto, allowing readers to fully appreciate the lyrical beauty and dramatic power of this enduring masterpiece. "LakmÃ(c)" remains a staple of the operatic repertoire and a testament to the rich cultural exchange between France and India in the 19th century. 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.