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The Mikado or the Town of Tifipu
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025509747
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Mikado or the Town of Titipu is one of the most celebrated and enduring comic operas in the English language. Written by the legendary dramatist W.S. Gilbert, this libretto showcases the sharp wit, intricate wordplay, and rhythmic genius that defined the Gilbert and Sullivan partnership. Set in a fictionalized version of Japan, the narrative follows Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado, as he travels in disguise to find his true love, Yum-Yum, while attempting to evade the clutches of the formidable Katisha. Their journey is complicated by the absurd and draconian laws of Titipu, overseen by the bumbling Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner.
A brilliant satire of Victorian bureaucracy, social hierarchy, and legalistic absurdity, the work uses its exotic setting as a thinly veiled stage to critique British politics and institutions. Through a cast of unforgettable characters, including the multi-titled Pooh-Bah, Gilbert weaves a story filled with irony, slapstick humor, and sophisticated social commentary. This work remains a cornerstone of the musical theater repertoire, prized for its lyrical complexity and timeless comedic appeal. The Mikado or the Town of Titipu continues to delight readers and audiences alike with its unique blend of whimsical storytelling and pointed intellectual humor.
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