Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Mikado is a book written by William S. Gilbert, an English dramatist, librettist, and poet. It tells the story of the Mikado, the emperor of Japan, and his love for his son's fianc�����e, Yum-Yum. The book is based on a popular comic opera of the same name, which was written by Gilbert and composed by Arthur Sullivan.The story takes place in the fictional town of Titipu, where the Mikado rules over his people with strict laws and regulations. His son, Nanki-Poo, falls in love with Yum-Yum, who is engaged to another man named Ko-Ko. As the story unfolds, the characters find themselves in a series of comical and sometimes dangerous situations, including a beheading, a fake execution, and a forced marriage.The book is filled with witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and memorable songs, including ""Three Little Maids from School"" and ""Tit-Willow."" It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the absurdity of bureaucracy.Overall, The Story of the Mikado is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone who enjoys comedy, music, and a good story. It is a classic work of English literature that has been beloved by audiences for over a century.1921. The last literary work by Sir William S. Gilbert tells the story of The Mikado afresh. A lighthearted burlesque of Victorian English culture and the vagaries of love, set in a fanciful (and wholly imaginary) Japanese society. It is one of the most admired of all the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. 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.
