Operetta, written in 1967, is a witty parody of the complex operetta fromwhich combines the theme of personal identity with a juxtaposition of botha capitalist and a Marxist society, making hilarious fun of both. The plotinvolves a materialistic count, and undercover Marxist revolutionary, anude woman, and various courtiers and pickpockets. All the sparkle,glamour and glitter are associated with the best Viennese operettas.