This is the libretto for Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Stiffelio," with text by Francesco Maria Piave. Originally intended to be performed at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice during the Carnival season of 1851-52, "Stiffelio" is a dramatic work showcasing Verdi's signature musical style and Piave's compelling storytelling. This edition offers the complete Italian libretto, providing insight into the opera's narrative, characters, and themes. Verdi's operas remain enduring masterpieces of the operatic repertoire, appreciated for their emotional depth and musical innovation. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.