Born on November 18, 1836, W. S. Gilbert transformed English comic writing through his dazzling operatic librettos. With razor-sharp satire, intricate rhyme, and musical wit, he reshaped theatrical language, proving that humor in English can be elegant, rhythmic, and brilliantly subversive.
Birth of W. S. Gilbert (1836 – 1911) – The Master of English Comic Verse and Satirical Operetta
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