In this volume the fans of plays and playwriting will find the best collection of plays written by Gilbert and Sullivan. The book contains the full text of all fourteen operas from Trial by Jury to The Pirates of Penzance. Gilbert known as a poet who wrote the words for the operas cooperated very efficiently with composer Sullivan giving a birth to absolutely fantastic light operas, which are wonderfully rhymed and very optimistic. The plays which appeared two centuries ago were at first a bit forgotten but now they are experiencing the new re-birth providing their author Gilbert the title of a recognized master of light operas. The librettos are full and authentic although being a bit changed in the modern performance. Besides, the volume includes more than seventy illustrations created by Gilbert to illustrate his plays. Moreover, the final section gives an idea about the lives and work of Gilbert and Sullivan. The Complete Plays are intended for everyone fond of Gilbert's and Sullivan's librettos and all lovers of theater and playwriting.