"Verdi's La Traviata" by Joy Cowley is a retelling of the classic opera that centers on the tragic love story of Violetta Valéry, a courtesan in Paris, and Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. Their passionate romance flourishes but faces insurmountable challenges due to societal expectations and family honor. When Alfredo's father persuades Violetta to end their relationship for the sake of his son’s reputation, heartbreak ensues. Ultimately, the story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, culminating in a poignant conclusion that highlights the fragility of life and love in the face of societal pressures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Music Storybooks .

There are 44 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by The ChoiceMaker Pty Limited .

Joy Cowley has written hundreds of stories for children, some of which are published all over the world.