The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan is a comprehensive collection of the collaborative works of two of the most celebrated figures in the history of English musical theatre. Sir William Gilbert was a playwright and librettist, while Sir Arthur Sullivan was a composer of operettas and other musical works. Together, they created some of the most beloved and enduring works in the genre, including The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, and The Mikado. This book includes the complete libretti and scores of all of their major works, as well as a selection of lesser-known pieces. It also features a detailed introduction and commentary by the editor, William S. Gilbert, providing historical and cultural context for the works and insights into the creative process behind them. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of musical theatre or the works of Gilbert and Sullivan specifically.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.