02123cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500610014226400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800280042052011670044853400450161565300100166070000350167070000320170585600430173799900170178026730UtSlPG20260610133618.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aGozzi, Carlo,d1720-180610aTurandot, Princess of China: A Chinoiserie in Three Acts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-09-30  aProduced by Chuck Greif  a"Turandot, Princess of China: A Chinoiserie in Three Acts" by Karl Vollmöller is a dramatic work that was written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the character of Turandot, a cold and proud princess who imposes a deadly challenge on suitors seeking her hand in marriage. The play combines elements of romance, danger, and the exotic allure of Chinese culture, highlighting themes of love and sacrifice.  The opening of the play sets a dramatic tone by introducing the grim backdrop of Pekin, where the severed heads of previous suitors are displayed outside the city gates. We meet various characters including Calaf, a noble prince seeking his fortune and love, and his loyal friend Barak. Calaf learns of Turandot's cruel challenges, which involve answering three riddles or facing execution. As the excitement builds, a sense of foreboding looms over the characters, establishing a high-stakes atmosphere where love intertwines with the threat of death. The prologue reveals the harsh reality of Turandot's reign while also hinting at her complex emotions beneath the ice-cold exterior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDrama1 aVollmöller, Karl,d1878-19481 aBithell, Jethro,d1878-196240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26730  c67639d67639