Gilbert & Sullivan : the creative conflict / David Eden.

Author/creator Eden, David, 1942- author.
Format Book
Publication InfoRutherford, NJ : Fairleigh Dickinson University Press ; London : Associated University Presses, ©1986.
Description224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900.
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911.
Composers--England. --Biography.
Librettists--England. --Biography.

Variant title Gilbert and Sullivan, the creative conflict
Contents Mainly biographical -- Gilbert's personality -- The princess plot -- The death of Jack Point -- The theatrical background -- Gilbert's satire -- The composer -- The creative conflict.
Abstract This book demonstrates that Gilbert's libretti have a significant autobiographical content that Freudian theories can elucidate. It also analyzes Sullivan's musical personality, pointing to the differences and difficulties of this creative partnership.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 218-221) and index.
LCCN 85025297
ISBN0838632823 (alk. paper)