Life — February 12, 1914 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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# Opera in English - "Bohemian Girl" This page discusses a revival of Balfe's "Bohemian Girl," an old English opera performed at the Century Opera House. The article praises the opera's sentimental and humorous qualities, quoting philosophical lines from the libretto about wealth and freedom. The illustrations show scenes from the opera: a domestic moment between characters (top right), and a dramatic winter scene labeled "OH, THE COLD AND CRUEL WINTER!" (bottom left). The text describes plot points involving characters named Arline (the heroine), Thaddeus, and the "Gipsy Queen," discussing their dialogue and dramatic conflicts. The article concludes by advocating for performing original English operas rather than translating foreign works. The author is signed "S.S."