The Story Of The Savoy Opera: In Gilbert And Sullivan Days

By S.J. Adair Fitz-Gerald

Book Overview

The Story of the Savoy Opera: In Gilbert and Sullivan Days is a book written by S.J. Adair Fitz-Gerald that chronicles the history and development of the famous Savoy Operas during the time of Gilbert and Sullivan. The book explores the lives and work of the two men and their collaborations, as well as the stories and themes of their most popular operettas. It also delves into the cultural and social context of the time, including the rise of the middle class and the changing attitudes towards art and entertainment. The book is filled with anecdotes, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories that provide a fascinating look into the world of Victorian theatre. Overall, The Story of the Savoy Opera is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of musical theatre or the cultural history of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428613064
• ISBN13: 9781428613065
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"