Publisher's Synopsis
Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs is a collection of humorous poems and lyrics written by William H. Gilbert. The book features a mix of satirical and nonsensical verses that poke fun at various aspects of Victorian society, including politics, social norms, and romantic relationships. The Bab Ballads, which were originally published in the 1860s, are witty and irreverent, and often feature wordplay and puns. The Savoy Songs, which were written later in Gilbert's career, are more musical in nature and were intended for performance in his collaborations with composer Arthur Sullivan. Overall, Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone who appreciates clever wordplay and satire.1925. Gilbert, English dramatist and writer of humorous verse, is best remembered as librettist of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Gilbert wrote a large number of ballads for the magazine Fun using his pen-name Bab. These Bab Ballads became famous on their own, as well as being a source for plots and songs for the Grand Operas. The volume also contains Songs of a Savoyard. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
