That protagonist reprises "O Dieu!
Several pieces were patched into this opera after the composer's death by Ernest Guimard, such as the "Elves' Song" from Die Rheinnixen, which was inserted into Act 2 before Giulietta is poisoned after stealing the protagonist's reflection. Before the protagonist breaks his glasses, the singer pauses repeatedly during this work's (*) "Doll Song" aria, as she must be rewound using a crank. That protagonist reprises "O Dieu! De quelle ivresse" in this work's epilogue, which sees Lindorf leave with Stella, who resembles the automaton Olympia and Antonia, who sings herself to death. Nicklausse is revealed as the Muse of Poetry in this opera, which draws from sources like The Sandman. For 10 points, name this Offenbach opera about the stories of the titular German author.
Several pieces were patched into this opera after the composer's death by Ernest Guimard, such as the "Elves' Song" from Die Rheinnixen, which was inserted into Act 2 before Giulietta is poisoned after stealing the protagonist's reflection.
The Tales of Hoffmann or Les Contes d'Hoffman