W.S. Gilbert
W.S. Gilbert was a renowned English dramatist, librettist, poet, and illustrator, best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. Together, they created the famous series of comic operas, including "The Pirates of Penzance" and "The Mikado," which remain popular today. Gilbert's sharp wit and satirical style left a lasting impact on musical theatre and comedy. His work continues to influence modern playwrights and performers around the world.
Book summaries for books written by W.S. Gilbert
Quotes
Let the punishment fit the crime.
I've got a little list, I've got a little list.
A wandering minstrel I, A thing of shreds and patches.
The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la, breathe promise of merry sunshine.
The law is the true embodiment of everything that's excellent.
For he's gone and married Yum-Yum, Yum-Yum, Your anger pray bury.
The supposition that I could have married Katisha at all, will be seen to be entirely absurd.
I am so proud, If I allowed My family pride to be my guide, I'd volunteer to quit this sphere, And seek that tomb I mentioned ere.
Young man, despair, Likewise go on, and curse your luckless fate, That all your days you'll have to mate With ugly girls.
There is beauty in extreme old age.
A girl who loves sincerely, At once her whole heart gives purely, And well, to do her justice merely, To love her too.