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  • The Collected Works of W. S. Gilbert

    PergamonMedia

    by W. S. Gilbert, William Schwenck Gilbert ...
    Series series
    This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan • The Gondoliers • The Grand Duke • H.M.S. Pinafore • Iolanthe • The Mikado • The Pirates of Penzance • Princess Ida • Ruddigore • The Sorcerer • Thespis • Trial by Jury • Utopia Limited • ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    In "The Bab Ballads, with Which Are Included Songs of a Savoyard," W. S. Gilbert presents a delightful collection of whimsical verse that masterfully combines satire, wit, and sharp social commentary. Gilbert's literary style is characterized by playful rhymes and an inventive use of meter, demonstrating his deep understanding of both the English language and theatricality. The ballads address ... Read more

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  • H.M.S. Pinafore

    A Delightful Blend of Music, Humor, and Social Commentary Aboard a British Naval Ship in Victorian Era Comic Opera

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    H.M.S. Pinafore is a quintessential comic opera characterized by its witty dialogue, charming melodies, and satirical commentary on the British class system and naval life. Written in 1878, Gilbert's work employs a unique blend of humor and social critique, showcasing his trademark use of clever rhyme and puns. The opera unfolds on the British ship H.M.S. Pinafore, where the love story between a ... Read more

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  • The Bab Ballads

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    The bab ballads presents a lively collection of humorous verses that blend wit, satire, and playfulness in poetic form. Through a series of fanciful scenarios and eccentric figures, the verses expose the absurdities of polite society, professional life, and social behavior with keen observation and comic exaggeration. The early section of the work introduces poems filled with absurd yet endearing ... Read more

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  • More Bab Ballads

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    More bab ballads is a collection of lively and humorous verses that blend satire, rhyme, and playful observation to portray the contradictions of everyday life. Through an array of imaginative tales and eccentric narrators, the work captures the spirit of wit and irony while exposing the follies of social convention and human vanity. Opening with whimsical stories that mix sentiment with absurdity ... Read more

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  • The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan

    by W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan ...
    The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by William Schwenck Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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  • Original Plays [First Series]

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    The plays in this volume reflect Gilbert's versatility and range in handling various themes, from social satire to absurd comedy. One of the key works in this series is "The Wicked World", which is a satirical play that touches on the moral and social issues of Victorian society. The plot typically revolves around misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and the humorous consequences of social ... Read more

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  • Original Plays Second Series

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    One of the prominent plays in this volume is "The Palace of Truth", a comedy that imagines a world where people cannot lie. This fantastical scenario leads to a series of comical situations where characters' hidden truths are revealed, often causing chaos and embarrassment. The play highlights Gilbert's satirical perspective on the Victorian obsession with social propriety and the consequences of ... Read more

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  • Songs Of A Savoyard

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    Songs of a Savoyard is a spirited collection of humorous and satirical verses that showcase the poet's sharp wit and playful critique of social life. The work combines melody and mockery to illuminate the ironies of everyday existence, where pride, folly, and pretense become subjects of light hearted ridicule. Opening with lively depictions of sailors, officers, and eccentric figures, the ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • The Pinafore Picture Book: the Story of H.M.S. Pinafore

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    "H.M.S. Pinafore" is a comic opera that premiered in 1878 and became one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular works. The operetta satirizes British society and politics through its humorous story of love, class distinctions, and mistaken identities aboard a British naval ship."The Pinafore Picture Book" adapts the plot of "H.M.S. Pinafore" into a simplified narrative accompanied by illustrations ... Read more

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  • Foggerty's Fairy

    by W.S. Gilbert ...
    'Take care. The consequences of an act are often much more numerous and important than people have any idea of.'Today W.S. Gilbert is best known for the comic operas he produced in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, a creative partnership that diverged over the supernatural. Unlike Sullivan, Gilbert was a great fan of fairy tales, and Foggerty's Fairy, one of his most unjustly neglected plays, is ... Read more

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  • H.M.S. Pinafore

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Naval Operetta of Witty Dialogue, Class Satire, and Romantic Mix-Ups at Sea

    by W. S. Gilbert ...
    H.M.S. Pinafore, penned by W. S. Gilbert and first performed in 1878, is a brilliantly orchestrated comic operetta that satirizes the British class system and naval traditions of the time. Utilizing Gilbert's signature wit, the narrative unfolds aboard the titular ship and revolves around the romantic entanglements of a captain's daughter and a lowly sailor, interspersed with sharp commentary on ... Read more

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