The Story of the Mikado is a book written by William S. Gilbert, which details the plot and characters of his famous comic opera, The Mikado. The book provides a complete synopsis of the opera, including the setting, the characters, and the storyline. It also includes the lyrics to all the songs in the opera, along with notes on the music and its composition. The Story of the Mikado is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of musical theater, or for those who simply enjoy the witty and entertaining works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it easy to understand and enjoy for readers of all ages and backgrounds.1921. The last literary work by Sir William S. Gilbert tells the story of The Mikado afresh. A lighthearted burlesque of Victorian English culture and the vagaries of love, set in a fanciful (and wholly imaginary) Japanese society. It is one of the most admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.