The Savoy Operas: the Complete Gilbert and Sullivan (Penguin Classics)

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A treasury of all fourteen of the beloved Savoy Operas Gilbert and Sullivans comic operas are some of the worlds best-loved musical works delighting audiences with their joyous wit and extravagant wordplay. From the triumphant comic romps The Pirates of Penzance HMS Pinafore and The Mikado to less frequently performed gems such as the partially lost work Thespis all appear here in their most accurate and faithful form. Including fascinating new commentary on each work performance histories plot summaries original cast lists and illustrations from the original productions this ultimate Gilbert and Sullivan collection will charm and satisfy new fans as well as devotees of these incomparable musical masterminds. For more than seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1 700 titles Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.