W.S. Gilbert

W.S. Gilbert was an English playwright and librettist active in the late 19th century, best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan on comic operas. One of his notable works is "The Mikado," which satirizes British society through a fictional Japanese setting. Gilbert's contributions to musical theatre have had a lasting impact on the genre.

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