The Grand Duke or the Statutory Duel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162876344)

The Grand Duke Or The Statutory Duel is a comedic opera written by William S. Gilbert. The story is set in the fictional German duchy of Pfennig-Halbpfennig, where the Grand Duke is facing financial troubles and decides to legalize dueling as a means of generating revenue. The plot follows a group of actors who are hired by a young couple to help them win a duel against each other, as they are in love but cannot marry due to a complicated inheritance law. As the story unfolds, the actors become embroiled in the political intrigue of the Grand Duke's court and must navigate their way through a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mistaken identities. The opera is known for its witty dialogue, catchy tunes, and satirical commentary on the absurdities of aristocratic society.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, by William S. Gilbert. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419159534.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.

Author: William S. Gilbert,Arthur Sullivan
ISBN-10: 1162876344
ISBN-13: 9781162876344
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d