The Complete Gilbert & Sullivan

"In this book, Gilbert's libretti are collected in their most accurate and faithful form. There is a commentary on each work, telling the extraordinary stories behind the inspiration for the operas and their performance histories, and giving plot summaries and original cast lists. Also containing original illustrations from Gilbert's Bab Ballads, as well as extensive notes for every work, this ultimate Gilbert and Sullivan collection will delight all devotees of the incomparable duo."--Jacket.