Spurn not the nobly-born / With love affected, / N · W. S. Gilbert

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Spurn not the nobly-born / With love affected, / Nor treat with virtuous scorn / The well- connected.

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W. S. Gilbert

1836-11-18 — 1911-05-29 · Londres

Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English writer, playwright, and poet, best known for his collaboration with composer Sir Arthur Sullivan. Together, they created a series of fourteen light comic operas, including famous works such as 'H.M.S. Pinafore', 'The Pirates of Penzance', and 'The Mikado'. Their librettos are celebrated for their witty humor, clever wordplay, and social satire.