The Gilbert and Sullivan Lexicon in Which Is Gilded the Philosophic Pill

Harry Benford / Published 1999 (Third edition)


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Harry Benford has done it again! The semi-retired Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is known throughout the English-speaking world as the author of two successful editions of this Gilbert & Sullivan "bible".

G&S performing societies and audiences rely on Harry for light-hearted yet scholarly interpretation of the mysteries of W. S. Gilbert’s libretti. Benford’s English-to-English translations, coupled with delightful illustrations by Geoffrey Shovelton and Professor Benford himself, are sure to enlighten and entertain.

This third edition is in hardcover and contains over 280 pages, including 100 illustrations and extensive bibliographical references.

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