Savoy Operas (1909)

Savoy Operas is a collection of 14 comic operas written by the famous British playwright and librettist, W. S. Gilbert. The operas were originally performed at the Savoy Theatre in London between 1875 and 1896, and were set to music by composer Arthur Sullivan. This book, published in 1909, contains the complete librettos of all 14 operas, including such well-known works as The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, and The Mikado. Each opera is accompanied by detailed stage directions and notes on the music, providing a fascinating insight into the creative process of Gilbert and Sullivan. The book also features illustrations by W. Russell Flint and an introduction by the author, making it an essential read for fans of Gilbert and Sullivan, as well as anyone interested in the history of British theatre.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.