Trial By Jury (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425475420)

""Trial By Jury"" is a one-act comic opera written by William S. Gilbert, with music composed by Arthur Sullivan. The story follows a trial in which a jilted bride sues her former groom for breach of promise. The judge, jury, and lawyers are all comically inept, and the proceedings devolve into chaos. The opera is known for its witty lyrics, catchy tunes, and satirical commentary on the legal system and society's obsession with marriage. ""Trial By Jury"" was first performed in 1875 and has since become a beloved classic of the Savoy Opera genre. This book likely includes the libretto, or the text of the opera, along with historical context and commentary.THIS 26 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.

Author: William S. Gilbert
ISBN-10: 1425475426
ISBN-13: 9781425475420
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d