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The Gondoliers or the King of Barataria

The Gondoliers or the King of Barataria

Gilbert, William S.
Sullivan, Arthur

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ISBN10: 1425471048
ISBN13: 9781425471040
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria is a comic opera written by William S. Gilbert and composed by Arthur Sullivan. The story is set in Venice and follows the adventures of two gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, who are informed that one of them is the long-lost King of Barataria. The two friends are then taken to Barataria, where they must rule jointly until it can be determined which of them is the rightful king. Along the way, they become entangled in a web of mistaken identities, love affairs, and political intrigue. The opera is known for its catchy tunes, humorous lyrics, and satirical commentary on social issues of the time. It was first performed in 1889 and has since become a beloved classic of the operatic repertoire.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: 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.

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