1887 drama on which a Puccini opera is based Crossword Clue

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PUCCINI (noun)
1. Italian operatic composer noted for the dramatic realism of his operas (1858-1924)
DRAMA (noun)
1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional

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