Title: Gilbert and Sullivan : a dual biography /
Authors: Ainger, Michael.; Fredric Woodbridge Wilson Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan (Harvard Theatre Collection)
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press,
Year: 2002
Subjects: Sullivan, Arthur,; Sullivan, Arthur, Criticism and interpretation.; Gilbert, W. S. Criticism and interpretation.; Sullivan, Arthur,; Gilbert, W. S.
Abstract: "Introduced by a mutual colleague in the theater world, Gilbert and Sullivan followed very different paths to the stage door. Having survived an insecure childhood, Gilbert flourished as a financially successful theater professional, married happily, and established himself as a property owner. An extremely disciplined writer, he was also fiercely protective of the integrity of his work. By contrast, Sullivan enjoyed a stable and musical start in the midst of a supportive family, yet grew into a restless artist. His creative self-doubts and self-demands led to a nervous and physical breakdown.