L'Africaine is a grand opera in five acts by Giacomo Meyerbeer to a French libretto by Eugène Scribe. This edition presents the full libretto of the opera. A cornerstone of the French grand opera tradition, "L'Africaine" explores themes of love, betrayal, and cultural conflict against the backdrop of historical exploration. This work remains a significant example of Meyerbeer's contribution to operatic literature and continues to be studied and performed, offering insights into the musical and dramatic conventions of its time.

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