+W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) was an English [playwright](/wiki/Playwright), poet, and illustrator, famed for his witty, satirical [comic operas](/wiki/Comic_Opera). His enduring libretti, often inversing social norms, brought a unique blend of humor and brilliance to the Victorian stage.
+## See also
+- [Gilbert and Sullivan](/wiki/Gilbert_and_Sullivan)
+- [Operetta](/wiki/Operetta)
+- [Libretto](/wiki/Libretto)
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