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a production guide to the operatic works of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

Caricature drawing of William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

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Benford's Lexicon

Cover of The Gilbert and Sullivan Lexicon, 3rd Edition

Illustration of G&S by Geoffrey Shovelton

Peremptory

Imperious, allowing no room for debate.

Context:

the most … peremptory of hatters

Opera:

Act:

Act

Sketch of Cox & Box

Benford's G&S Lexicon (Online Edition)

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Benford Online Lexicon Cover

Browse terms by opera.

Thespis
Trial By Jury
The Sorcerer
HMS Pinafore
The Pirates of Penzance
Patience
Iolanthe
Princess Ida
The Mikado
Ruddigore
The Yeomen of the Guard
The Gondoliers
Utopia, Ltd.
The Grand Duke
Cox and Box
The Zoo

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Harry Benford 2013 (Photo by Kathryn Benford)

Harry Benford at his online typewriter.