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Thespis or the Gods Grown Old

Thespis or the Gods Grown Old

Gilbert, William S.
Sullivan, Arthur

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ISBN10: 1168646146
ISBN13: 9781168646149
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thespis Or The Gods Grown Old is a comic play written by William S. Gilbert, a well-known English dramatist and librettist. The play is set on Mount Olympus, where the gods have grown old and bored with their immortality. They decide to take a break from their divine duties and descend to earth to experience mortal life. They choose a troupe of actors led by Thespis, the legendary father of Greek drama, to take their place in the heavens. The gods soon discover that mortal life is not as easy as they thought, and chaos ensues as they struggle to adapt to their new roles. Meanwhile, Thespis and his troupe revel in their newfound power and fame as they rule over the gods' realm. The play is full of witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satirical jabs at the conventions of Greek mythology. It is a humorous and entertaining commentary on the nature of power, fame, and the human condition.THIS 26 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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