The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan

By William S. Gilbert, Sir William and Sir Arthur Sullivan Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan

Book Overview

The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan is a comprehensive collection of the collaborative works of two famous Englishmen, William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Gilbert was a playwright and lyricist, while Sullivan was a composer. Together, they created some of the most beloved and enduring works of musical theatre in the late 19th century, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado.This book includes the complete scripts and scores of all 14 of their operettas, as well as a selection of their other works. The scripts are presented in their original form, with all of Gilbert's witty and satirical lyrics intact. The scores are fully annotated with historical and musical context, making them accessible to both scholars and enthusiasts.In addition to the scripts and scores, the book also includes an extensive introduction that provides a detailed biography of both Gilbert and Sullivan, as well as an overview of their collaborative process and the cultural context in which they worked. This introduction provides a rich background for readers to fully appreciate the works themselves.Overall, The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of musical theatre, the Victorian era, or the works of these two great artists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162787376
• ISBN13: 9781162787374
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"