Lines from these works have become part of the English language, such as "short, sharp shock", "What, never?

An essay by William Schenck Gilbert, a playwright of Victorian theatre, in which he examines the role of the theatre. In it he pleads for the mutual tolerance between Church and stage.

The tale unfolds amid a fanciful version of Japanese society, in which a wandering minstrel has the misfortune to fall in love with the beautiful ward of the Lord High Executioner of Titipu.

The poems, illustrated humourously by Gilbert, proved immensely popular and were reprinted in book form as The Bab Ballads (1869-73).

A lighthearted burlesque of Japanese culture and the vagaries of love, this operetta's lyrics and dialogue are as delightful to read as they are to hear. Includes nine illustrations by Gilbert.

The collection 'The Pirates of Penzance, or The Slave of Duty' stands as a paramount example of the rich collaboration between William Schwenck Gilbert and Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, showcasing a pinnacle of comedic opera from the late ...

The Complete Annotated Gilbert & Sullivan provides the complete text of all thirteen of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas still being performed today, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado.