An Entirely Original Comic Opera in Two Acts Entitled the Gondoliers: Or the King of Barataria (1889)

The Gondoliers: Or The King Of Barataria is a comic opera written by William Schwenck Gilbert in 1889. The story takes place in Venice, Italy, and follows the lives of two gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, who are informed that one of them is the rightful king of the fictional kingdom of Barataria. The two friends travel to Barataria to rule together, but soon find themselves in a love triangle with the beautiful and strong-willed Tessa.The opera is filled with witty and satirical lyrics that poke fun at various social and political issues of the time. The music, composed by Arthur Sullivan, is lively and upbeat, featuring catchy melodies and intricate harmonies.Throughout the two acts, the audience is treated to a colorful cast of characters, including the Duke of Plaza-Toro, his wife, and their daughter, Casilda, who is betrothed to the king of Barataria. The plot twists and turns as the characters navigate their way through love, politics, and the challenges of ruling a kingdom.Overall, The Gondoliers: Or The King Of Barataria is a delightful and entertaining comic opera that has stood the test of time. Its catchy tunes and clever lyrics continue to captivate audiences over a century after its initial premiere.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.

Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, KBE, was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator, best known for his fourteen comic operas produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, of which the most famous include H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado.