num_pages: 48
description: H. M. S. Or The Lass That Loved A Sailor is a comedic operetta written by William S. Gilbert, with music by Arthur Sullivan. The story revolves around the captain's daughter, Josephine, who is in love with a lowly sailor named Ralph Rackstraw. However, her father has arranged for her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty. The plot thickens as Ralph reveals that he is actually of noble birth, and chaos ensues as the characters try to navigate the social hierarchy and their own romantic desires.First performed in 1878, H. M. S. Pinafore was a huge success and helped establish Gilbert and Sullivan as a popular duo in the world of operetta. The show is known for its catchy tunes, witty lyrics, and satirical commentary on British society and politics of the time. This book is a printed libretto of the operetta, including the full script and lyrics, as well as notes on the musical score. It is a must-read for fans of classic musical theater and anyone interested in the history of British entertainment.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, by William S. Gilbert. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419159534.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.
language: English
title: H. M. S. Pinafore: Or the Lass That Loved a Sailor
titlecomplete: H. M. S. Pinafore: Or the Lass That Loved a Sailor
genres: British Literature, Classics, Drama, Victorian, Music, Plays, Comedy, Fiction, Humor, Theatre
ratings_count: 160
publisher: Kessinger Publishing