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The Wicked World is a novel written by William S. Gilbert, first published in 1873. The book is a satirical take on the Victorian society, where the author takes a critical look at the hypocrisy and pretentiousness of the upper class. The story revolves around a young man named... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Wicked World is a novel written by William S. Gilbert, an English dramatist, librettist, and poet who is best known for his comic operas with composer Arthur Sullivan. The book was first published in 1873 and is a satirical social commentary on the Victorian era. The story... Read Full Overview

The Wicked World is a novel written by William S. Gilbert, first published in 1873. The story follows the lives of two young women, Gertrude and Alice, who are cousins and best friends. Gertrude is the daughter of a wealthy family and is engaged to be married to a man she does... Read Full Overview