Metropolitan Opera Original Text and English Translation Libretto. From The Franco Colombo Inc Collection of Opera Libretti, Madama Butterfly, An Opera in Three Acts. Music by Giacomo Puccini, Libretto by L Illica and G Giacosa. Based on the book by John L Long and the drama by David Belasco. English Version by Ruth and Thomas Martin. 1954 Copyright. Total of 26 Pages. Begins with a Preface History of This Opera from 1898 On, Story Synopsis, List of Characters and Finally the complete Opera Libretto in English and Italian. Brown Paper with Black Print Covers, Almost 7 Inches by 10 1/2 Inches Size. Very Clean. No Music, Just the Libretto.