Book excerpt: The Temple Dancer is a one-act opera by John Adam Hugo with a libretto by Jutta Bell-Ranske. Set in ancient India, the opera tells the story of a temple dancer who falls in love with a prince, only to be separated from him by a jealous rival. With beautiful music, exquisite costumes, and a compelling story, this opera is sure to captivate audiences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.