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William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911) was a dramatist, poet, author, illustrator and librettist. Although he was a prolific writer, producing around 75 plays and dramatic works, he is best known today for the comic operas he produced in collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, including HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado, which continue to enjoy huge popularity worldwide.

Jul 25, 2024

Cover of Aesthetic Movement Satire: A Dramatic Anthology

Aesthetic Movement Satire: A Dramatic Anthology (Methuen Drama Play Collections)

Jun 21, 2021

Cover of The Mysteries of Marseilles

The Mysteries of Marseilles

Jan 11, 2021

Cover of The Pinafore Picture Book

The Pinafore Picture Book

Aug 20, 2020

Cover of The Panjandrum of Toboku

The Panjandrum of Toboku

Jul 22, 2020

Cover of The Bad Ballads

The Bad Ballads

Mar 5, 2019

Cover of Original Plays [electronic Resource]

Original Plays [electronic Resource]

Feb 19, 2019

Cover of Sorcerer: An Original Modern Comic Opera (Classic Reprint)

Sorcerer: An Original Modern Comic Opera (Classic Reprint)

Feb 14, 2019

Cover of Much Sound and Little Sense (Classic Reprint)

Much Sound and Little Sense (Classic Reprint)

Feb 10, 2019

Cover of Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore: Or the Lass That Loved a Sailor, an Entirely Original Comic Opera, in Two Acts; An Entirely Original Comic Opera (Classic Reprint)

Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore: Or the Lass That Loved a Sailor, an Entirely Original Comic Opera, in Two Acts; An Entirely Original Comic Opera (Classic Reprint)

Jan 28, 2019

Cover of Sweethearts: An Original Dramatic Contrast, in Two Acts (Classic Reprint)

Sweethearts: An Original Dramatic Contrast, in Two Acts (Classic Reprint)

Jan 22, 2019

Cover of Princess Ida

Jan 22, 2019

Cover of Princess Ida: Or Castle Adamant (Large Text Classic Reprint)

Princess Ida: Or Castle Adamant (Large Text Classic Reprint)

Jan 10, 2019

Cover of Randall's Thumb

Randall's Thumb

Dec 30, 2018

Cover of Patience, or Bunthorne's Bride (Classic Reprint)

Patience, or Bunthorne's Bride (Classic Reprint)

Dec 27, 2018

Cover of An Entirely New and Original Japanese Opera in Two Acts, Entitled, the Mikado, or the Town of Titupu (Classic Reprint)

An Entirely New and Original Japanese Opera in Two Acts, Entitled, the Mikado, or the Town of Titupu (Classic Reprint)

Dec 8, 2018

Cover of The Ne'er Do Well: Comedy Drama in Three Acts (Classic Reprint)

The Ne'er Do Well: Comedy Drama in Three Acts (Classic Reprint)

Dec 3, 2018

Cover of The Yeomen of the Guard

The Yeomen of the Guard

Dec 2, 2018

Cover of An Entirely Original Comic Opera, in Two Acts, Entitled the Mountebanks (Classic Reprint)

An Entirely Original Comic Opera, in Two Acts, Entitled the Mountebanks (Classic Reprint)

Nov 25, 2018

Cover of The Wicked World: An Orginial Fairy Comedy, in Three Acts (Classic Reprint)

The Wicked World: An Orginial Fairy Comedy, in Three Acts (Classic Reprint)

Nov 23, 2018

Cover of Gretchen

Nov 12, 2018

Cover of An Entirely New and Original Aesthetic Opera, in Two Acts, Entitled Patience, or Bunthornes Bride (Classic Reprint)

An Entirely New and Original Aesthetic Opera, in Two Acts, Entitled Patience, or Bunthornes Bride (Classic Reprint)

Nov 3, 2018

Cover of XX Stories (Classic Reprint)

XX Stories (Classic Reprint)

Nov 1, 2018

Cover of An Entirely Original Fairy Opera, in Two Acts, Entitled Iolanthe, or the Peer and the Peri (Classic Reprint)

An Entirely Original Fairy Opera, in Two Acts, Entitled Iolanthe, or the Peer and the Peri (Classic Reprint)

Oct 24, 2018

Cover of Songs of a Savoyard (Classic Reprint)

Songs of a Savoyard (Classic Reprint)