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W. S. Gilbert

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English dramatist, poet and illustrator (1836–1911)

Born 18 November 1836
Died 29 May 1911

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  • Cover of: Princess Ida, or, Castle Adamant

    First published in 1900 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore, or, The lass that loved a sailor: an entirely original comic opera in two acts

    First published in 1879 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Sweethearts: an original dramatic contrast in two acts

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  • Cover of: The Savoy operas

    First published in 1909 1 edition in 1 language
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    First published in 1904 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Detroit Opera House programme: Wilbur Opera Co. in Pirate of Penzance! or The Slave of Duty

    First published in 1883 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Standard Theatre. First production in this city of an entirely new and original nautical comic opera, H.M.S. Pinafore, composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W.S. Gilbert, February 17, 1879

    First published in 1879 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Standard Theatre. First production in this city of an entirely new and original nautical comic opera, H.M.S. Pinafore, composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W.S. Gilbert, February 25, 1879

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  • Cover of: Theater program for "Engaged," at the Park Theatre, New York, March 13, 1879

    First published in 1879 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Selections from W.S. Gilbert

    First published in 1944 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: La piratoj de Penzanco

    First published in 1979 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Pinafore

    First published in 1894 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Pirates of Penzance, Pinafore Mikado and Bab Balla

    First published in 1932 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: An entirely original comic opera in two acts entitled The Gondoliers, or, The King of Barataria

    First published in 1889 1 edition — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The Authentic Librettos of the Gilbert and Sullivan Operas: With W. S. Gilbert's Original "BAB" Illustrations

    First published in 1939 1 edition in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The Bab Ballads

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  • Cover of: Best known works.: With author's illus.

    First published in 1932 1 edition in 1 language
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We need a photo of W. S. Gilbert

English dramatist, poet and illustrator (1836–1911)

Born 18 November 1836
Died 29 May 1911
Subjects
Librettos, Operas, Musicals, Vocal scores with piano, English Ballads, English poetry, English wit and humor, Music, Operas, librettos, Parodies, imitations, Stories, plots, Ballads, British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), Burlesques, Gilbert, w. s. (william schwenck), 1836-1911, Humorous stories, Musical revues, comedies, Musical scores, lyrics & libretti, Operas -- Librettos., Operas, scores, Ship captains, 1879, Adventure and adventurers, American poetry, Betrothal
Places
Cornwall, Dublin, Ireland, London, Opera Comique, United States
People
Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900), Arthur Sullivan Sir (1842-1900), W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911), Frederic Clay (1838-1889), Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), Jane W. Stedman, M. W. Balfe (1808-1870), Mr. Doran, Mrs. Mooney, Polly Mooney, W. E. Gladstone (1809-1898), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Zack Bowen
Time
19th century, 20th century

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Alternative names

  • W. S. Gilbert
  • W.S. Gilbert
  • W S Gilbert
  • W.S Gilbert
  • Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
  • William Schwenck Gilbert
  • Gilbert, W. S.
  • Gilbert, W. S. Sir
  • Sir W S Gilbert
  • Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir, 1836-1911, Sullivan, Arthur, Sir
  • Sir W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
  • W. S., Gilbert
  • GILBERT, W.S. (WILLIAM SCHWENCK), 1836-1911.
  • Gilbert, W. S., Sir.
  • W. S Gilbert
  • W S. Gilbert
  • William S. Gilbert

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
February 6, 2019 Edited by Dirk_P_Broer dates of birth and death
July 31, 2018 Edited by DriniBot removing erroneous .comment
April 18, 2018 Edited by LeadSongDog merge authors
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import