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Dramatist

W. S. Gilbert was an English dramatist, best known for his collaborations with Arthur S. Sullivan on light operas. His works are renowned for their humor and wit, and have had a profound impact on the development of musical theater.

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Famous W. S. Gilbert Quotes

“When Wellington thrashed Bonaparte, As every child can tell, The House of Peers, throughout the war, Did nothing in particular, And did it very well”

Wells Children War Government House Particular Peers Bonaparte Wellington

Author:W. S. Gilbert

“Darwinian man, though well-behaved, at best is only a monkey shaved.”

Men Wells Evolution Monkeys Evolution Of Man

Book:The Savoy Operas: The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan: The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan

Source: The Savoy Operas: The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan: The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan

“Spurn not the nobly born with love affected; nor treat with virtuous scorn the well connected.”

Wells Born Treats Connected Affected Virtuous Scorn

Author:W. S. Gilbert

“He did nothing in particular, and did it very well.”

Wells Work Particular Peers

Author:W. S. Gilbert

“Saturday afternoon, although occurring at regular and well-foreseen intervals, always takes this railway by surprise.”

Wells Luck Surprise Afternoon Saturday Intervals Railway Foreseen Saturday Afternoon

Author:W. S. Gilbert

About the Author

Born: November 18, 1836
Died: May 29, 1911
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 96

Books & Sources

The Complete Annotated Gilbert and SullivanRelated source material

The Savoy Operas: The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan: The Complete Gilbert and SullivanRelated source material

The Mikado and other OperasRelated source material

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