Pinafore Picture Book: The Story Of H.M.S. Pinafore
'Pinafore Picture Book: The Story Of H.M.S. Pinafore' Summary
The story revolves around Captain Corcoran, a proud and pompous naval officer, and his daughter Josephine, who is forbidden to marry anyone but a fellow officer. However, Josephine falls in love with Ralph Rackstraw, a humble sailor. The story takes a humorous turn when it is revealed that Josephine's mother was once a commoner and Ralph's father was a wealthy shipbuilder. The story plays on the social hierarchy of the Victorian era, with Gilbert's witty lyrics and clever wordplay satirizing the absurdity of the class system and naval life. The story ultimately ends happily, with Josephine and Ralph united, while the pompous and arrogant Captain Corcoran is humbled by the realization of his own humble origins. This adaptation of *H.M.S. Pinafore* for children preserves the original plot and characters while simplifying the language and adding delightful illustrations.Book Details
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W. S. Gilbert
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Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced fourteen comic operas. The most f...
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