9781330993477 - S. Gilbert (Classic Reprint) de Browne, Edith A. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a biography that explores the life and diverse creative projects of W.S. Gilbert. In his lifetime, Gilbert was renowned as a playwright, lyricist, illustrator, and poet. The author focuses on presenting a comprehensive picture of Gilbert's achievements by examining his work in the context of his personal life as well as the social and cultural milieu of his time. The biography traces Gilbert's evolution from a young man working as a clerk in the Privy Council Office to his rise as a successful playwright and the co-creator of the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. It also gives an overview of the major themes and ideas that shaped Gilbert's work such as social commentary, satire, and the pursuit of humorous absurdity. Through the author's meticulous examination of Gilbert's life and work, this book deepens our understanding of one of the most influential and beloved figures of Victorian-era entertainment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.