The Pirates of Penzance, W.S. Gilbert
The Pirates of Penzance, W.S. Gilbert
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The Pirates of Penzance
The Audiobook

Author: W.S. Gilbert, B.J. Harrison

Narrator: B.J. Harrison

Unabridged: 1 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: B.J. Harrison

Published: 01/10/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Humor, Fiction, Satire


Synopsis

Frederick is freed of his indentures to the ferociously temperate Pirates of Penzance. What will he do with his newfound freedom? This audiobook is based on the libretto from W. S. Gilbert, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame. It includes all the original material in the libretto, adapted to make the tale a narrative, rather than an operetta. It’s a rare opportunity to celebrate the sharp wit of Gilbert’s writing, as it is brought to the fore.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steven

This was a faboulasly popular play done by the genious of Gilbert and Sulavan in the year of 1879. The pirates attack the shore of Cornwall in this rollicking little venture of love and duty. This book is replete with complete score and a filmographyand discography. I would highly recommend you read......more

Goodreads review by Manny

If, by some unlikely mishap, you don't already know The Pirates of Penzance, then try and put that right! It's still one of the funniest things of its kind ever done. Fredric's kind but rather deaf nursemaid was told to apprentice him to a pilot, misheard, and indentured him to a pirate instead. Now......more

Goodreads review by Arianna

Not sure how I finished this in less than an hour. Maybe it’s a short play to read; maybe it has to do with the fact that I already know these songs by heart, which accelerated my reading speed. But nonetheless, this is a truly amazing and comedic work of art. 😂 My favorite part from the dialogue (o......more