Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 1997-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 1609 Sullivan, Arthur 1842 1900 Sullivan, Arthur Seymour, Sir Sulivan, Arthur Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck) 1836 1911 Gilbert, William Schwenck, Sir The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan The gondoliers -- The grand duke -- H.M.S. Pinafore -- Iolanthe -- The Mikado -- The pirates of Penzance -- Princess Ida -- Ruddigore -- The sorcerer -- Thespis -- Trial by jury -- Utopia, Limited -- The yeomen of the guard -- Patience. Produced by David Reed, and David Widger "The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan" by Sir Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert is a collection of operas created in the late 19th century, encompassing a delightful array of comic operas which are renowned for their wit, clever lyrics, and intricate musical compositions. The opening portion introduces "The Gondoliers," highlighting its comedic and whimsical exploration of social themes, including class and monarchy, through the lives and interactions of gondoliers in Venice. At the start of "The Gondoliers," the scene is set in the picturesque Piazzetta of Venice, where groups of contadine (young maidens) are preparing bouquets for two distinguished gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe. As the gondoliers arrive, both men are presented with floral tributes by the maidens enamored with them, creating a lively atmosphere filled with excitement. The narrative quickly unfolds into a series of lighthearted misadventures involving a mistaken identity regarding royal lineage, highlighting the tension between their humble lives and their unexpected royal duties. The characters’ playful banter, combined with Gilbert's sharp social commentary, sets the stage for a comedic exploration of love, duty, and the absurdities of class distinctions. The dynamic between the gondoliers and their potential brides encapsulates the humor and charm that are hallmarks of Gilbert and Sullivan's collaboration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Operas -- Librettos ML Text Opera Banned Books from Anne Haight's list Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature Category: Music 1312624 2025-08-01T07:25:14.200766 text/html 1302158 2025-06-25T10:04:16 text/html 494741 2025-08-01T07:25:37.455592 application/epub+zip 539735 2025-08-01T07:25:18.061701 application/epub+zip 513514 2025-08-01T07:25:16.539675 application/epub+zip 892034 2025-08-01T07:25:43.591540 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1071625 2025-08-01T07:25:36.587568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1035535 2022-09-01T08:14:55.658930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1293026 2025-08-01T07:25:13.232711 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1273171 2025-06-25T10:04:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18295 2025-08-01T07:25:43.733529 application/rdf+xml 20942 2025-08-01T07:25:17.104683 image/jpeg 4831 2025-08-01T07:25:16.856693 image/jpeg 484639 2025-08-01T07:25:14.278698 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia