{"product_id":"2026200011966-secondhand-the-annotated-gilbert-and-sullivan-2-trial-by-jury-the-sorcerer-patience-princess-ida-ruddigore-the-yeomen-of-the-guard","title":"The Annotated Gilbert And Sullivan 2: Trial By Jury; The Sorcerer; Patience; Princess Ida; Ruddigore; The Yeomen Of The Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who have ever found themselves caught between laughter and tears at the absurdity of Victorian operetta, The Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan 2 is an essential companion to the genius of one of history's most celebrated creative partnerships. This second volume chronicles six of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's most beloved comic operas — Trial by Jury, The Sorcerer, Patience, Princess Ida, Ruddigore, and The Yeomen of the Guard — presenting the complete libretti alongside rich, illuminating annotations that bring the wit, wordplay, and social satire of these Victorian masterpieces to vivid life.\n\nIan Bradley, a leading authority on Gilbert and Sullivan, masterfully contextualises each opera within its historical and cultural moment, uncovering the sharp political commentary, literary allusions, and theatrical conventions that underpin the duo's seemingly light-hearted entertainments. His scholarly yet accessible style ensures that both the seasoned aficionado and the curious newcomer will find new layers of meaning in these enduring works. A treasure trove of Victorian culture and comic genius, this volume leaves readers wondering just how much more Gilbert and Sullivan had to say beneath the surface of every perfectly rhymed couplet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130894885083,"sku":"2026200011966-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/77aee0f9-b00b-4059-8412-605abbea947b.png?v=1786591747","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011966-secondhand-the-annotated-gilbert-and-sullivan-2-trial-by-jury-the-sorcerer-patience-princess-ida-ruddigore-the-yeomen-of-the-guard","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}