""Iris: An Opera In Three Acts"" is a libretto written by Italian playwright Luigi Illica, first published in 1902. The story revolves around a young Japanese girl named Iris, who is forced into prostitution by her father after her mother dies. Iris falls in love with a young man named Osaka, who is actually a wealthy nobleman in disguise. However, their love is thwarted by Osaka's father, who disapproves of their relationship, and Iris is ultimately...