W. S. Gilbert
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, known affectionately as W. S. Gilbert, was a prominent English playwright, poet, and librettist who lived from 1836 to 1911. He is best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced some of the most beloved operettas of the Victorian era, including "The Mikado" and "H.M.S. Pinafore." Gilbert's sharp wit and clever wordplay brought a delightful blend of humor and social commentary to his works, making them timeless pieces that continue to resonate with audiences today.
As you explore the works of W. S. Gilbert in this app, you'll discover a unique talent for satirizing the quirks of society and the foibles of human nature. His writing is not only entertaining but also invites reflection on the world around us. Dive into his enchanting operettas and enjoy the playful spirit that has enchanted generations. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, there's something in Gilbert's work for everyone to enjoy.
Gretchen
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About as far from a rollicking Gilbert and Sullivan musical as you can get: this is Gilbert's tragic version of Goethe's Faust. - Summary b…
The Pinafore Picture Book: The Story Of H.M.S. Pinafore (Version 2)
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Pinafore’s sublimely silly story is made even sillier by this (ostensibly for children) 1908 story version of the 1878 Gilbert and Sullivan …
Dan'l Druce, Blacksmith
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A drama from the Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan. Pursued by the Parliamentary Army after the Battle of Worcester, some Royalist soldiers ta…
The Sorcerer
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Alexis Pointdextre gets his family sorcerer to brew up a love potion. But what happens when it gets out of control? This two act operetta wa…
Tom Cobb; or Fortune's Toy
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Tom Cobb: "Why, there's a squalid old pauper idiot, a patient of his, who's got no name of his own, and Whipple [Doctor] christened him…
The Usher's Charge
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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for the fourteen comic operas (known as t…
Engaged
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This comedy is by Gilbert on his own without Sullivan. "Listen to me. You love this girl?" "I love her sir, a'most as weel as…
Ballad: A Manager's Perplexities
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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for the fourteen comic operas (known as t…
Broken Hearts
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Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame also wrote non-musical plays without Sullivan as a partner. Here is a dramatic play far afield from the…
The Magnet and The Churn
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of The Magnet and The Churn by W. S. Gilbert. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 26, …
Sweethearts (Version 2)
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Subtitled "An Original Dramatic Contrast", the play presents two neighbors, Harry and Jenny, parting in Act 1 and then meeting aga…