{"product_id":"2026100008358-secondhand-best-known-gilbert-sullivan-operas-and-bab-ballads","title":"Best Known Gilbert \u0026 Sullivan Operas And Bab Ballads","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage, fading to edges and spine. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding condition: Intact. Stickers\/Labels: None. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA treasured collection for lovers of Victorian musical theatre, this illustrated volume gathers the most celebrated comic operas from the legendary partnership of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, alongside Gilbert's beloved Bab Ballads. The works presented here — including perennial favourites such as The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, and The Pirates of Penzance — defined an era of witty, satirical operetta that lampooned British institutions with sharp intelligence and infectious melody. Gilbert's libretti are masterclasses in comic verse, brimming with wordplay, absurdist logic, and brilliantly constructed rhymes that have endured for well over a century. The Bab Ballads, Gilbert's early illustrated verse sequences, provide an additional layer of irreverent charm, showcasing the same sardonic wit that would come to define his operatic work. This illustrated edition presents these timeless classics in a format that is both accessible and visually engaging, making it an ideal companion for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956255207643,"sku":"2026100008358-SECONDHAND","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/02e72aaa-5f28-44b8-81c0-b7d19fb49920.png?v=1783499268","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008358-secondhand-best-known-gilbert-sullivan-operas-and-bab-ballads","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}