Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri
A New and Original Comic Opera in Two Acts (1882)
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Iolanthe Or The Peer And The Peri is a two-act comic opera written by William Schwenck Gilbert and first performed in 1882. The story follows the life of Iolanthe, a fairy who has been banished from the fairy kingdom for marrying a mortal. She is pardoned by the Fairy Queen and returns to the mortal world to find her husband and their son, Strephon. Strephon is in love with Phyllis, a ward of the Lord Chancellor, but is constantly thwarted by her guardian's disapproval. The plot thickens when the House of Lords becomes involved, and Iolanthe's fairy powers are used to help Strephon and Phyllis...
Iolanthe Or The Peer And The Peri is a two-act comic opera written by William Schwenck Gilbert and first performed in 1882. The story follows the life of Iolanthe, a fairy who has been banished from the fairy kingdom for marrying a mortal. She is pardoned by the Fairy Queen and returns to the mortal world to find her husband and their son, Strephon. Strephon is in love with Phyllis, a ward of the Lord Chancellor, but is constantly thwarted by her guardian's disapproval. The plot thickens when the House of Lords becomes involved, and Iolanthe's fairy powers are used to help Strephon and Phyllis overcome the obstacles to their love. The opera is known for its witty and satirical lyrics, as well as its catchy tunes and lively choreography. It is a classic example of Gilbert and Sullivan's collaboration and remains a popular choice for opera companies and theater groups around the world.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.
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