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A Most Ingenious Paradox - The Art of Gilbert and Sullivan (Paperback)
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A Most Ingenious Paradox - The Art of Gilbert and Sullivan (Paperback)
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Written more than a century ago and initially regarded even by
their creators as nothing more than light entertainment, the
fourteen operas of Gilbert & Sullivan emerged over the course
of the twentieth century as the world's most popular body of
musical-theater works, ranking second only to Shakespeare in the
history of English-language theater.
Despite this resounding popularity and proven longevity, most
books written about the duo have focused on the authors rather than
the works. With this detailed examination of all fourteen operas,
Gayden Wren fills the void. His bold thesis finds the key to the
operas' longevity, not in the clever lyrics, witty dialogue, or
catchy music, but in the central themes underlying the characters
and stories themselves. Like Shakespeare's comedies, Wren shows,
the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan endure because of their
timeless themes, which speak to audiences as powerfully now as they
did the first time they were performed.
Written out of an abiding love for the Savoy operas, this volume
is essential reading for any devotee of these enchanting works, or
indeed for anyone who loves musical theater.
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