Thespis or the Gods Grown Old

By Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert

Book Overview

""Thespis Or The Gods Grown Old"" is a satirical play written by the famous English playwright, W.S. Gilbert. The play revolves around the Greek gods who have grown old and tired of their immortality. They decide to take a vacation and leave the world in the hands of a group of mortal actors who are given divine powers for the duration of the gods' absence. Chaos ensues as the actors struggle to maintain their newfound powers and keep the world in order. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including a power-hungry villain and a love triangle. The play is a humorous commentary on the nature of power and the human desire for immortality. It was first performed in 1871 and is considered to be one of Gilbert's lesser-known works.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, by William S. Gilbert. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419159534.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: 142547103X
• ISBN13: 9781425471033
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"