William Schwenk Gilbert

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Proper noun: - A British dramatist and librettist: William Schwenk Gilbert was a 19th-century English dramatist, librettist, poet, and illustrator. He is best known for his collaborative partnership with composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, for whom he wrote the libretti (texts) for a famous series of fourteen comic operettas.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The witty dialogue in "The Mikado" is a hallmark of William Schwenk Gilbert's writing style.
    • The partnership of William Schwenk Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan revolutionized Victorian musical theatre.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gilbertian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style of William Schwenk Gilbert, especially referring to his witty, absurd, and topsy-turvy humor.
    • The play's plot, full of logical absurdities and satirical jabs, was truly Gilbertian.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gilbert and Sullivan: The iconic collaborative partnership, often used as a compound term to refer to their joint works or style.
    • The theater company is performing a season of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.
  • Librettist (noun): A person who writes the text (libretto) for an opera or musical.
Synonyms
  • Dramatist: A writer of plays.
  • Librettist: A writer of a libretto.
Related Phrases
  • Savoy Operas: The collective name for the operas created by Gilbert and Sullivan, named after the Savoy Theatre in London where they were originally staged.
    • "H.M.S. Pinafore" is one of the most popular Savoy Operas.
Noun
  1. a librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas (1836-1911)

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