William Schwenck Gilbert

W. S. Gilbert: An Anniversary Survey and Exhibition Checklist is a book written by Reginald Allen that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of W. S. Gilbert. Gilbert was a famous English dramatist, librettist, poet, and illustrator who is best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Sullivan on a series of comic operas, including H. M. S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a biographical survey of Gilbert's life and career, which covers his early years, his work as a journalist and illustrator, his collaborations with Sullivan, and his later years as a playwright and director. The second part of the book is an exhibition checklist that provides a detailed listing of the various exhibitions and displays of Gilbert's work that have been held over the years. Throughout the book, Allen provides a wealth of information about Gilbert's life and work, including his creative process, his relationships with other artists and writers, and his impact on the world of theater and opera. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring Gilbert's work to life. Overall, W. S. Gilbert: An Anniversary Survey and Exhibition Checklist is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important figures in English theater and opera. With Thirty Five Illustrations. 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.

Title: The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel. A comic opera in two acts. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Gilbert, W. S.; 1896. 59 p.; 8 . 11781.h.22.(9.)

Title: Fifty "Bab" Ballads ... Selected from "Bab Ballads" and "More Bab Ballads."] With illustrations by the author. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Gilbert, W. S.; 1881. 255 p.; 8 . 11646.ff.35.