William S. Gilbert (Noun)
Meaning
A librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas (1836-1911).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- William S. Gilbert's witty dialogue and clever plot twists were key to the success of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.
- Gilbert's collaborations with Sullivan produced some of the most beloved comic operas of all time, including H.M.S. Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance.
- As a librettist, William S. Gilbert was known for his clever use of language and satire, which added depth and complexity to the operettas.
- Gilbert's partnership with Sullivan was marked by both creative brilliance and personal tension, which sometimes made their collaborations challenging.
- William S. Gilbert's legacy as a librettist continues to be celebrated through the enduring popularity of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.