Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 104 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.) Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Music -- Humor ML Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 73995 2025-07-02T07:40:49.423309 text/html 73816 2025-01-08T20:43:48.792015 text/html 113740 2025-07-02T07:40:54.597238 application/epub+zip 112522 2025-07-02T07:40:52.300242 application/epub+zip 87862 2025-07-02T07:40:51.248283 application/epub+zip 248485 2025-07-02T07:40:56.200298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239902 2025-07-02T07:40:53.859228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203451 2022-09-02T10:25:43.208569 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62708 2025-07-02T07:40:49.211252 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57552 2021-01-08T20:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17383 2025-07-02T07:40:56.321211 application/rdf+xml 17521 2025-07-02T07:40:51.733247 image/jpeg 4189 2025-07-02T07:40:51.487240 image/jpeg 24160 2021-01-08T20:38:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 114284 2025-07-02T07:40:49.431273 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia