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Princess Ida and Utopia Limited

Princess Ida and Utopia Limited

Gilbert, William S.
Sullivan, Arthur

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ISBN10: 1162898496
ISBN13: 9781162898490
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Princess Ida and Utopia Limited is a book written by William S. Gilbert, a renowned English dramatist and librettist. The book is a collection of two of Gilbert's comic operas, Princess Ida and Utopia Limited. Princess Ida is a satirical opera that tells the story of Princess Ida, who runs a women's university and refuses to marry Prince Hilarion. The prince, along with his friends, disguises himself as a woman and enters the university to win the princess's heart. The opera is a commentary on women's education and the battle of the sexes.Utopia Limited is a political satire that takes place on the fictional island of Utopia. The story revolves around a group of British officials who attempt to modernize the island's government and economy. However, their efforts are met with resistance from the island's ruler, King Paramount, who is more interested in maintaining his traditional ways.Both operas are filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and catchy tunes. Gilbert's writing style is known for its clever wordplay and social commentary, making Princess Ida and Utopia Limited a must-read for fans of classic British literature and theater.THIS 60 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.

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