Description

Iolanthe is a comic opera written by W.S. Gilbert and composed by Arthur Sullivan. The story revolves around a group of fairies who live in a magical realm and their interactions with the human world. The fairy Iolanthe has been banished from fairyland for marrying a mortal, and her son, Strephon, is half-fairy and half-human. When Strephon falls in love with a human woman named Phyllis, the fairy queen and the Lord Chancellor of England become involved in the affair, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and complications. The opera is known for its witty dialogue, catchy music, and satirical commentary on British politics and society. It was first performed in 1882 and remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Original Plays by W. S. Gilbert, by William S. Gilbert. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417905042.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.