The document is a conversation between Iolanta, a blind princess, and her friend Martha. Iolanta expresses feeling something is missing from her life and not knowing what it is. Martha comforts her and tells her not to dwell on what she does not understand. Iolanta talks about feeling sadness where she once felt joy, and asks Martha why this has changed.
A man writes a letter to his mother from hell, describing the unimaginable suffering he endures in endless darkness, pain, fear and torment. He regrets ignoring warnings from preachers about turning from sin, and now understands Jesus suffered to save him from this fate, though it is too late for repentance. He begs his mother to warn his brothers that bravado means nothing in hell, where the only memories are of opportunities squandered and a foolish life lived without God.
This poem discusses aging, illness, and loneliness. The speaker describes dealing with various health issues like allergies, toothaches, and trouble sleeping. They reflect on feeling like a stranger in their surroundings and facing indifference from others. The poem expresses feelings of degeneration and isolation as the speaker wonders how long they have left to live with their declining health and body.
A collection of texts published in various web pages at random who were together in one volume the author (smcvinicius) for editing a book. They are poetry, poetic prose, music lyrics and tests that report the most varied themes.
The narrator is drawn to a Catholic church at midnight, thinking of a woman named Christine. He jumps the church wall and finds a mysterious naked woman inside named Ruth. They make passionate love while a phenomenon causes everything around them to turn red. The next day, he calls Ruth, who claims to know his deepest doubts and real name, though they've just met. He questions if they have a real connection, and she cryptically replies that they do but it's not what he imagines.
The document is a story about a girl named Aria who attends a violin performance by Lerato Nathans. She is captivated by his passionate playing and the way he seems to embody the music. Though she is the top violinist in her school, she realizes while watching Lerato that she has lost her passion for playing. She hopes to one day surpass Lerato's level of virtuosity and regain the passion that originally drew her to the violin.
The document is a collection of poems exploring themes of love, relationships, Judaism, and the High Holidays. It describes a passionate romantic encounter on the narrator's birthday, attended by fairy-like figures. It references celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with family. One poem expresses the narrator's experience of an abusive relationship and intention to get help. Overall the document uses poetic language to reflect on spiritual and personal journeys.
This document is a collection of poems by Nirmala expressing gratitude for his teacher Neelam and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and H.W.L. Poonja. The poems explore themes of non-duality, surrendering to truth and love, letting go of desires and the past, and finding peace in the present moment. They describe being consumed and freed by love, falling into the embrace of one's true lover, and nourishment being found through emptiness.
This document contains an introduction and poems from a book titled "Inspiring poems & citations from the book (Scriptural Perspective)" by Obute Nathan Agada. The introduction discusses what poetry is and the themes covered in the book, which include love for God, relationships, and narrative poems. The poems cover various religious and spiritual topics such as the nature of Christianity, God's protection and mercy, purity, faith, destiny, and the dangers of sin.
A man writes a letter to his mother from hell, describing the unimaginable suffering he endures in endless darkness, pain, fear and torment. He regrets ignoring warnings from preachers about turning from sin, and now understands Jesus suffered to save him from this fate, though it is too late for repentance. He begs his mother to warn his brothers that bravado means nothing in hell, where the only memories are of opportunities squandered and a foolish life lived without God.
This poem discusses aging, illness, and loneliness. The speaker describes dealing with various health issues like allergies, toothaches, and trouble sleeping. They reflect on feeling like a stranger in their surroundings and facing indifference from others. The poem expresses feelings of degeneration and isolation as the speaker wonders how long they have left to live with their declining health and body.
A collection of texts published in various web pages at random who were together in one volume the author (smcvinicius) for editing a book. They are poetry, poetic prose, music lyrics and tests that report the most varied themes.
The narrator is drawn to a Catholic church at midnight, thinking of a woman named Christine. He jumps the church wall and finds a mysterious naked woman inside named Ruth. They make passionate love while a phenomenon causes everything around them to turn red. The next day, he calls Ruth, who claims to know his deepest doubts and real name, though they've just met. He questions if they have a real connection, and she cryptically replies that they do but it's not what he imagines.
The document is a story about a girl named Aria who attends a violin performance by Lerato Nathans. She is captivated by his passionate playing and the way he seems to embody the music. Though she is the top violinist in her school, she realizes while watching Lerato that she has lost her passion for playing. She hopes to one day surpass Lerato's level of virtuosity and regain the passion that originally drew her to the violin.
The document is a collection of poems exploring themes of love, relationships, Judaism, and the High Holidays. It describes a passionate romantic encounter on the narrator's birthday, attended by fairy-like figures. It references celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with family. One poem expresses the narrator's experience of an abusive relationship and intention to get help. Overall the document uses poetic language to reflect on spiritual and personal journeys.
This document is a collection of poems by Nirmala expressing gratitude for his teacher Neelam and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and H.W.L. Poonja. The poems explore themes of non-duality, surrendering to truth and love, letting go of desires and the past, and finding peace in the present moment. They describe being consumed and freed by love, falling into the embrace of one's true lover, and nourishment being found through emptiness.
This document contains an introduction and poems from a book titled "Inspiring poems & citations from the book (Scriptural Perspective)" by Obute Nathan Agada. The introduction discusses what poetry is and the themes covered in the book, which include love for God, relationships, and narrative poems. The poems cover various religious and spiritual topics such as the nature of Christianity, God's protection and mercy, purity, faith, destiny, and the dangers of sin.
This document is a collection of poems written by Stephanie L. Morehead. The poems explore themes of motherhood, love, nature, and family. They describe watching a son experience the world for the first time, cherishing moments holding a baby, and the deep bonds formed within a family. The collection conveys the profound emotions of parenting and being in a committed relationship through imagery of nature, light, and growth.
This document is an ode written by Gratiela Rosu addressing her "other half" or soulmate. In the summary:
1) Rosu describes traveling vast distances across time and space to reunite with her other half, with whom she was originally one infinite self that split in two.
2) She recounts how their split led to the creation of duality, time, and the universe, but also great pain as their hearts and minds split further apart.
3) Rosu promises to help put the pieces of their hearts and minds back together to return home, ending their separation.
The document contains 20 poems about topics related to death, grieving, and remembrance. The poems convey messages of hope, comfort, and finding peace through faith or by cherishing memories. They describe death as a passage to a better place and encourage loved ones left behind to not grieve indefinitely but to eventually accept what has happened and continue living while remembering the deceased.
The poem "The Utopian's Cry" describes a utopian who searches for ideals of beauty, love, and harmony but finds reality to be ugly and lacking in compassion. The utopian cries out for change but feels unheard by the miserable mortals who find solace only in immortality. The collection of poems explores themes of dreams, destiny, loneliness, faith, love and mythical creatures.
This document provides instructions for the sadhana (daily practice) of Arya Sitatapatra (White Umbrella Deity). It begins with requirements to have received empowerment from a qualified master. It then outlines the preliminary practices of refuge, bodhicitta, and the four immeasurables. Next are steps for self-generation as the deity, mantra recitation, offerings, and prayers. It concludes with a dedication of merit and colophon providing publication details.
The document is a collection of passages from a book discussing concepts of magic, spirituality, and life lessons. Some key ideas discussed include:
- Magic speaks the languages of the human heart and one must have courage to make mistakes and face disappointment on their spiritual path.
- A woman can commune with the universe through being a virgin, saint, martyr, or witch, each revealing wisdom through solitude, sacrifice, or surrender.
- The word has power to project thought and energy outward, so one must be careful with what they say. Emotions are a gift and should not be explained away rationally but lived intensely.
- No one can truly possess or understand life's beautiful moments
The second collection of R.K. Singh's poetry self-published in 1990 and first included in the collection MY SILENCE AND OTHER SELECTED POEMS published by Prakash Book Depot, Bareilly in 1996
This document is a collection of poems by Ram Krishna Singh that explore themes of aging, illness, loneliness, and spirituality. The poems reflect on the physical deterioration of the body and its effects on one's identity, relationships, and sense of purpose. They also address societal issues like corruption and indifference. An overall tone of sadness and isolation emerges from grappling with the challenges of illness, old age, and feeling misunderstood by others.
This document provides a description of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 3 paragraphs. It describes her as kind, gentle, and a mother figure who is above others yet always with them. It notes how she gives advice and counsels others, understanding their problems and dilemmas better than they do. It highlights how wise people listen to her words rather than interrupt or second guess her.
This document contains teachings from a spiritual leader aimed at helping followers overcome fear and attachment. Some key points:
1) We should have faith that our true self is eternal and fearless, and not identify with the temporary body.
2) External circumstances like pleasure and pain are fleeting and we should remain detached witnesses.
3) True worship is becoming like God through being desireless, fearless and absorbed in bliss.
4) We should not be afraid or attached to anything as we are the creator of the entire universe.
This summary provides an overview of 3 poems from the document:
1) John Dowland's poem "Can she excuse my wrongs..." expresses the speaker's frustration with a lover who proves unkind despite promises.
2) William Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 compares the subject's beauty to nature, saying their beauty surpasses nature's imperfections and will remain eternal.
3) George Herbert's poem "The Pulley" is an allegory where God withholds one final blessing, rest, so that humanity remains dependent on God rather than nature.
This document is an introduction to a book about female sexuality and pleasure. It discusses sexuality as a fundamental life force and natural drive for connection. Using the Hindu story of Shakti and Shiva as an example, it describes how sexuality and the desire for union gave rise to the universe itself. It argues that human sexuality is a combination of biological instincts and cultural learning, and that people can improve their skills and experiences with sex through education and practice. The introduction sets up the book as a guide to help readers fully understand and experience their own sexuality.
How To Reach Your Higher Self and Increase Your Capacity to Love Through Enli...Drew Doggett
The document discusses increasing one's capacity to love through practices involving sexual energy. It argues that men should learn to preserve their sexual energy through intimacy rather than ejaculation, in order to match and satisfy their partner's "infinite depth" of pleasure capacity. This practice is said to allow for sustained spiritual states of bliss and deep bonding. The document encourages cultivating control over one's energy and breath to experience heightened spirituality and fulfill one's "divine duty" to serve one's partner through pleasure.
This is the evolution of man and the wisdom which he is able to acquire along the journey. I am very thankful to be able to share this with all of you. In peace and love,
John Zoller
The fruits of duties prescribed by religion are invisible, being attainable in the next world. The fruits, however, of Penance directed towards the soul are obtainable in this world.
The document describes the creation of gifts meant to represent love and connection between a father and his daughters and mother on their birthdays and life changes. It details searching for and collecting meteorite and precious metal materials to incorporate their magical properties. Photos show the finished jewelry pieces, which were created to symbolize the bond between the family members and convey well-wishes for their futures.
1. The document is a collection of poems by Sudipto Nag reflecting on themes of life, death, dreams, truth, and the human experience.
2. The poems explore complex emotions and philosophical ideas through vivid imagery and metaphorical language.
3. A recurring theme across many poems is questioning what is real versus illusion, and the desire to find deeper meaning or truth beyond surface realities.
Eternal Fragrance of Peace:2016:
Mane Omsy : Poem Collection
English Poems 2016
Peace and Serenity
trying to spread the word of tolerance and forgiveness
Bel Cantanti Opera presents Madama Butterfly, featuring Na Li Youm as Cio Cio San and Aaron Halevy as Pinkerton. The story is set in Nagasaki, Japan in 1904 and depicts the budding romance between Cio Cio San, a geisha, and Pinkerton, an American naval officer. During their wedding ceremony, Cio Cio San's uncle protests her decision to marry an American and renounce her Japanese heritage and religion.
This poem expresses the speaker's desire to break free from constraints and "fly away" to a place where they cannot be pulled down by pain or hate. While others see the speaker as foolish for dreaming of flight, the speaker insists that one day they will spread their wings and lift themselves from the chains that bind them. The speaker dreams of soaring through the sky, riding ocean drafts, joining the sky and conversing with the moon while escaping earthly troubles.
This document contains a collection of poems written by Ryan Swanson. The poems explore themes of love, loss, pain, and memory through vivid imagery and metaphor. They use the natural imagery of sand and the ocean to represent the ephemeral and emotional nature of human experiences. Overall, the poems provide glimpses into the poet's reflections on life, death, and finding meaning through both beauty and suffering.
The document is a collaborative poem between Monica Munashe Rupazo and Gaylord Munemo. It explores themes of love, loss, healing from heartbreak, and finding hope and strength again. The two poets take turns writing stanzas, with Monica reflecting on a past love and hurt, and Gaylord offering comfort and perspective and believing she can heal in time. They find connection and inspiration in their discussion of overcoming hardship through forgiveness, community, and focusing on life rather than vengeance.
This document is a collection of poems written by Stephanie L. Morehead. The poems explore themes of motherhood, love, nature, and family. They describe watching a son experience the world for the first time, cherishing moments holding a baby, and the deep bonds formed within a family. The collection conveys the profound emotions of parenting and being in a committed relationship through imagery of nature, light, and growth.
This document is an ode written by Gratiela Rosu addressing her "other half" or soulmate. In the summary:
1) Rosu describes traveling vast distances across time and space to reunite with her other half, with whom she was originally one infinite self that split in two.
2) She recounts how their split led to the creation of duality, time, and the universe, but also great pain as their hearts and minds split further apart.
3) Rosu promises to help put the pieces of their hearts and minds back together to return home, ending their separation.
The document contains 20 poems about topics related to death, grieving, and remembrance. The poems convey messages of hope, comfort, and finding peace through faith or by cherishing memories. They describe death as a passage to a better place and encourage loved ones left behind to not grieve indefinitely but to eventually accept what has happened and continue living while remembering the deceased.
The poem "The Utopian's Cry" describes a utopian who searches for ideals of beauty, love, and harmony but finds reality to be ugly and lacking in compassion. The utopian cries out for change but feels unheard by the miserable mortals who find solace only in immortality. The collection of poems explores themes of dreams, destiny, loneliness, faith, love and mythical creatures.
This document provides instructions for the sadhana (daily practice) of Arya Sitatapatra (White Umbrella Deity). It begins with requirements to have received empowerment from a qualified master. It then outlines the preliminary practices of refuge, bodhicitta, and the four immeasurables. Next are steps for self-generation as the deity, mantra recitation, offerings, and prayers. It concludes with a dedication of merit and colophon providing publication details.
The document is a collection of passages from a book discussing concepts of magic, spirituality, and life lessons. Some key ideas discussed include:
- Magic speaks the languages of the human heart and one must have courage to make mistakes and face disappointment on their spiritual path.
- A woman can commune with the universe through being a virgin, saint, martyr, or witch, each revealing wisdom through solitude, sacrifice, or surrender.
- The word has power to project thought and energy outward, so one must be careful with what they say. Emotions are a gift and should not be explained away rationally but lived intensely.
- No one can truly possess or understand life's beautiful moments
The second collection of R.K. Singh's poetry self-published in 1990 and first included in the collection MY SILENCE AND OTHER SELECTED POEMS published by Prakash Book Depot, Bareilly in 1996
This document is a collection of poems by Ram Krishna Singh that explore themes of aging, illness, loneliness, and spirituality. The poems reflect on the physical deterioration of the body and its effects on one's identity, relationships, and sense of purpose. They also address societal issues like corruption and indifference. An overall tone of sadness and isolation emerges from grappling with the challenges of illness, old age, and feeling misunderstood by others.
This document provides a description of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 3 paragraphs. It describes her as kind, gentle, and a mother figure who is above others yet always with them. It notes how she gives advice and counsels others, understanding their problems and dilemmas better than they do. It highlights how wise people listen to her words rather than interrupt or second guess her.
This document contains teachings from a spiritual leader aimed at helping followers overcome fear and attachment. Some key points:
1) We should have faith that our true self is eternal and fearless, and not identify with the temporary body.
2) External circumstances like pleasure and pain are fleeting and we should remain detached witnesses.
3) True worship is becoming like God through being desireless, fearless and absorbed in bliss.
4) We should not be afraid or attached to anything as we are the creator of the entire universe.
This summary provides an overview of 3 poems from the document:
1) John Dowland's poem "Can she excuse my wrongs..." expresses the speaker's frustration with a lover who proves unkind despite promises.
2) William Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 compares the subject's beauty to nature, saying their beauty surpasses nature's imperfections and will remain eternal.
3) George Herbert's poem "The Pulley" is an allegory where God withholds one final blessing, rest, so that humanity remains dependent on God rather than nature.
This document is an introduction to a book about female sexuality and pleasure. It discusses sexuality as a fundamental life force and natural drive for connection. Using the Hindu story of Shakti and Shiva as an example, it describes how sexuality and the desire for union gave rise to the universe itself. It argues that human sexuality is a combination of biological instincts and cultural learning, and that people can improve their skills and experiences with sex through education and practice. The introduction sets up the book as a guide to help readers fully understand and experience their own sexuality.
How To Reach Your Higher Self and Increase Your Capacity to Love Through Enli...Drew Doggett
The document discusses increasing one's capacity to love through practices involving sexual energy. It argues that men should learn to preserve their sexual energy through intimacy rather than ejaculation, in order to match and satisfy their partner's "infinite depth" of pleasure capacity. This practice is said to allow for sustained spiritual states of bliss and deep bonding. The document encourages cultivating control over one's energy and breath to experience heightened spirituality and fulfill one's "divine duty" to serve one's partner through pleasure.
This is the evolution of man and the wisdom which he is able to acquire along the journey. I am very thankful to be able to share this with all of you. In peace and love,
John Zoller
The fruits of duties prescribed by religion are invisible, being attainable in the next world. The fruits, however, of Penance directed towards the soul are obtainable in this world.
The document describes the creation of gifts meant to represent love and connection between a father and his daughters and mother on their birthdays and life changes. It details searching for and collecting meteorite and precious metal materials to incorporate their magical properties. Photos show the finished jewelry pieces, which were created to symbolize the bond between the family members and convey well-wishes for their futures.
1. The document is a collection of poems by Sudipto Nag reflecting on themes of life, death, dreams, truth, and the human experience.
2. The poems explore complex emotions and philosophical ideas through vivid imagery and metaphorical language.
3. A recurring theme across many poems is questioning what is real versus illusion, and the desire to find deeper meaning or truth beyond surface realities.
Eternal Fragrance of Peace:2016:
Mane Omsy : Poem Collection
English Poems 2016
Peace and Serenity
trying to spread the word of tolerance and forgiveness
Bel Cantanti Opera presents Madama Butterfly, featuring Na Li Youm as Cio Cio San and Aaron Halevy as Pinkerton. The story is set in Nagasaki, Japan in 1904 and depicts the budding romance between Cio Cio San, a geisha, and Pinkerton, an American naval officer. During their wedding ceremony, Cio Cio San's uncle protests her decision to marry an American and renounce her Japanese heritage and religion.
This poem expresses the speaker's desire to break free from constraints and "fly away" to a place where they cannot be pulled down by pain or hate. While others see the speaker as foolish for dreaming of flight, the speaker insists that one day they will spread their wings and lift themselves from the chains that bind them. The speaker dreams of soaring through the sky, riding ocean drafts, joining the sky and conversing with the moon while escaping earthly troubles.
This document contains a collection of poems written by Ryan Swanson. The poems explore themes of love, loss, pain, and memory through vivid imagery and metaphor. They use the natural imagery of sand and the ocean to represent the ephemeral and emotional nature of human experiences. Overall, the poems provide glimpses into the poet's reflections on life, death, and finding meaning through both beauty and suffering.
The document is a collaborative poem between Monica Munashe Rupazo and Gaylord Munemo. It explores themes of love, loss, healing from heartbreak, and finding hope and strength again. The two poets take turns writing stanzas, with Monica reflecting on a past love and hurt, and Gaylord offering comfort and perspective and believing she can heal in time. They find connection and inspiration in their discussion of overcoming hardship through forgiveness, community, and focusing on life rather than vengeance.
This document is the introduction and table of contents for a book of poems titled "The Rule of Four" by Cyrus A. Diaz. It was self-published in August 2012 and contains 120 poems. The introduction discusses the author's love of writing poetry and finding inspiration from people and experiences in his life. It frames poetry as his passion and way to convey messages to the world. The table of contents then lists all 120 poems by title that are included in the book.
This document contains a collection of creative poems exploring themes of love, nature, darkness, and life. The poems use vivid imagery and metaphor to depict feelings of being lost in love, rebirth in spring, struggling with inner darkness, late night thoughts and dreams, building protective walls yet remaining a prisoner, finding peace in the ocean, the work of a soldier, appreciating life's wonders in nature, feeling leaves dance in the breeze, and being in awe of the stars in the night sky.
This document contains a collection of creative poems focused on themes of love, nature, darkness, and finding inner peace. The poems explore feelings of being lost in love, rebirth in spring, struggling with inner anguish, late night thoughts and dreams, building protective walls yet remaining a prisoner, finding tranquility in the ocean, the work of soldiers, appreciating life's wonders in nature, hiding behind masks, the beauty of leaves and trees, and feeling connected to the stars in the night sky.
The document is a summary of Act 1 of the opera Cinderella by Jules Massenet. It describes Cinderella dreaming of going to the ball while doing chores for her stepmother and stepsisters. Her fairy godmother appears and transforms Cinderella, sending her off to the ball in a magical coach.
This document is a slideshow presentation paying tribute to women throughout history. It contains quotes praising womanhood and poems reflecting on themes of motherhood, relationships, and finding inner peace. The presentation aims to honor women's resilience and importance throughout the ages.
The document contains several poems on various topics:
1) The first three poems are about nature - a rose in bloom, the beauty of nature, and waves calling someone to the sea.
2) The next few poems are about love and relationships - appreciating a partner, apologizing to a friend, and when love begins.
3) The last few poems cover different themes - a glass eye, respecting elderly patients, and mending a broken friendship.
The document is a collection of short poems that use imagery and metaphor to express ideas about nature, love, and life experiences.
The poem expresses frustration with someone who has not been supportive. It questions who they are to give advice or make demands, since they have not been present or supportive in the past. The poem accuses the person of only making empty gestures and telling lies. Overall, it questions the person's right to try to be involved now, when they were not part of the speaker's life growing up.
The poem describes the importance of cats having three different types of names - an everyday name used by the family, fancier names if they sound sweeter, and a name that is particular and more dignified to help the cat keep their tail up and pride. It provides examples for each type of name, such as everyday names like Peter or George, fancier names like Plato or Electra, and more dignified names like Munkustrap, Quaxo or Bombalurina.
This anthology contains poems on various topics including nature, love, life situations, and fusion poetry. It includes the poet's thoughts on living in harmony irrespective of differences and realizing that nature is divine. The poems cover themes like nature, conservation, love, relationships, and commentary on humanity's relationship with nature and oil.
I first published these poems on DeviantArt, but I decided to put them all in one place and write this ebook. Thus, this 72-page ebook is a collection of my work from the past five years. I divided the ebook into two parts: Free Verse Poetry and Haiku. I started writing these poems as a 100-poems challenge, which I started in 2011, and so I used my poetry’s beginnings as inspiration for the title: “One Hundred and More“.
This ebook is for any romance or free verse poetry lover who is looking to find his/her own experience in someone else’s poetry. Also, if you like Japanese poetry, I encourage you to take a look at the second part of the ebook, and maybe try writing haiku poems yourself.
The Quest for Peace, Dark Moon Saga 1.75Lauren Patton
Aiden awakens confused and injured on the moon of Elvendia. He is told he was rescued by Emperor Juno and brought there. Aiden does not remember how he came to be near death, floating in space. At Elvendia, he encounters Saraya, Goddess of Children, who tries to be friendly, though her mention of past events on Elvendia confuses Aiden further as he does not recall them. Meanwhile, Juno meets with the rulers of Elvendia, Ani-Mei and Adahy, expressing displeasure at Aiden's presence and at not being informed about Chaos's return earlier. Back on Earth, the goddess Ani-Mei confronts Dal
The document provides biographical information about American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley and summaries of several of his songs from his album Grace, including "Grace," "Lover You Should've Come Over," "Dream Brother," "Eternal Life," and "Last Goodbye." The summaries highlight themes of love, loss, spirituality, and mortality in Buckley's lyrics.
This document provides information about the Austrian band Summoning including:
1) They use instruments like lute in addition to guitars and drums.
2) They have released two albums - Somnium Obmutum and A Sombre Dance.
3) Somnium Obmutum contains 4 songs including instrumental tracks and songs with lyrics in Latin.
4) A Sombre Dance contains an instrumental introduction and a single song divided into 9 chapters.
The poem consists of 14 stanzas describing various experiences and emotions. It touches on themes of family relationships, friendships, loneliness, anger, and seeking help. Overall, the poem expresses the writer working through difficult personal experiences and feelings.
The document tells the story of Snowmaiden, the daughter of Father Frost and Fairy Spring. Snowmaiden wants to live with humans and falls for a shepherd named Lel, but he abandons her for other girls. A merchant named Mizgir also pursues Snowmaiden, upsetting his lover Kupava. Kupava complains to the Tsar about how Mizgir mistreated her after losing interest in her for Snowmaiden. The story explores themes of love, abandonment, and seasonal change.
The document appears to be an excerpt from a play depicting a love triangle involving King Xerxes, Princess Romilda, and Arsamene. In Act I, Xerxes declares his love for Romilda but is told he cannot make her his mistress or wife due to her status. He decides to make her his royal companion instead. Romilda remains devoted to her lover Arsamene, rejecting Xerxes' advances. In Act II, a flower seller reveals to a curious traveler that Xerxes plans to marry someone other than Romilda, much to their surprise.
This document provides information about a concert of Russian opera music featuring works by Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and others. It summarizes the composers, their works, and scenes that will be performed, including arias and duets from Prince Igor, The Snow Maiden, Boris Godunov and other operas. Singers are listed for each selection.
The document contains announcements for several opera performances by the Bel Cantanti Opera, including productions of Massenet's Cinderella, Kalman's The Princess of Gsardas, and Pergolesi's La Serva Padrona. It also includes the libretto for a section of Bach's Coffee Cantata. The performances are scheduled between October and December at various venues in the Washington D.C. and Maryland areas.
Bel Cantanti Opera will be presenting two performances of Snow Maiden by Rimsky-Korsakov on February 13 and 15 at the Randolph Road Theater in Silver Spring, MD. They will also be presenting Princess of the Csardas. The document provides lyrics and summaries for several songs from Princess of the Csardas, which tell a story of lovers Sylva and Edwin whose relationship faces opposition from Edwin's family who want him to marry his cousin instead.