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"Story of the Mikado" was written by W. S. Gilbert. Pioneering English playwright and librettist known for his comic operas with Arthur Sullivan.

Story of the Mikado

Name: Story of the Mikado
Author: W. S. Gilbert

W. S. Gilbert

The Story of the Mikado is a children's adaptation of W. S. Gilbert's famous operetta, The Mikado, published posthumously in 1916. This retelling simplifies the original's language and presents Gilbert's witty prose and poetry without the musical elements. Notably, it is Gilbert's last literary work and remains a popular choice for young readers, featuring charming illustrations by Alice B. Woodward. The book captures the essence of the operetta while making it accessible to children.

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The Mikado is the ninth of the 14 Gilbert and Sullivan musical collaborations. It opened in 1885, had the second longest...