{"product_id":"the-complete-annotated-gilbert-sullivan","title":"The Complete Annotated Gilbert \u0026 Sullivan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan are a performing arts phenomenon. Wildly popular when first produced  they are if anything even more popular today. The Complete Annotated Gilbert \u0026amp; Sullivan provides the complete text of all thirteen of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas still being performed today  including H.M.S. Pinafore  The Pirates of Penzance  and The Mikado. Each work is thoroughly annotated  with the text  including stage directions  given on the right-hand page  and the notes on the left. The annotations provide a wealth of information--everything from the identity of real-life people mentioned in the opera  to clear explanations of obscure words and phrases (such as legal terms) and other literary references  to comments from first-night critics  and much more. In addition  Bradley has written a marvelously informative introduction to the book as well as superb introductions to each piece  describing the genesis of the work  its performance history  and other fascinating tidbits. A goldmine of information  The Complete Annotated Gilbert \u0026amp; Sullivan will delight the hearts of Savoyards everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946079776821,"sku":"ByrdShop_0198167105","price":45.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780198167105.jpg?v=1770459835","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-complete-annotated-gilbert-sullivan","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}