Gilbert and Sullivan – a biography / introduction by Malcolm Muggeridge by Pearson, Hesketh - 1975

Macdonald and Jane's Publishers, London, 1975. reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: photography. second-hand copy, apart from slight fading of the colour of the spine section of the dust jacket, and faint spotting of the top and front edges of the text block, and previous owner's name at the top of the front end page, there is no damage. skilfully, sympathetically, and in a predominant spirit of impartial enquiry, the author dissects Gilbert and Sullivan's lives and personalities, using the music only to emphasise certain aspects of character. Ultimately the explanation of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous partnership and equally famous quarrels is found in their strangely to similar natures, which are explored in accurate and observant detail. – Front fold over blurb first edition by this publisher. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 319 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photography. Quantity Available: 1. Category: music; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 035608034X. ISBN/EAN: 9780356080345. Inventory No: 0277236. . 9780356080345