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Original Plays
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023820981
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This collection, Original Plays, brings together a selection of works by W.S. Gilbert, the famed librettist of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Included are such beloved works as H.M.S. Pinafore; Or, the Lass That Loved a Sailor and The Pirates of Penzance; Or, the Slave of Duty, alongside lesser-known but equally engaging plays.
The anthology showcases Gilbert's sharp wit, clever wordplay, and talent for creating memorable characters and farcical situations. From the romantic entanglements of Sweethearts to the supernatural elements of The Sorcerer and the comedic mishaps in Tom Cobb; Or, Fortune's Toy, these plays offer a fascinating glimpse into Victorian-era entertainment and the enduring appeal of Gilbert's dramatic imagination.
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