{"product_id":"the-yeoman-of-the-guard-or-the-maryman-and-his-maid","title":"The Yeoman Of The Guard Or The Maryman And His Maid","description":"The Yeoman of the Guard, also known as The Maryman and His Maid, is a comic opera written by William S. Gilbert. The story is set in the Tower of London during the 16th century, and follows the adventures of the Yeoman of the Guard, a group of men responsible for protecting the monarch. The main character, Sergeant Meryll, is tasked with protecting the life of Colonel Fairfax, who has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.To save Fairfax, Meryll enlists the help of his daughter, Phoebe, and her lover, Leonard, who is disguised as a yeoman. Along the way, they encounter a number of colorful characters, including the jester Jack Point, who is in love with Phoebe. As the plot unfolds, the characters must navigate a series of misunderstandings and deceptions in order to save Fairfax and find true love.The Yeoman of the Guard is known for its witty dialogue, catchy songs, and intricate plot. It is considered one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most successful works, and has been performed around the world since its premiere in 1888. This edition of the book includes the full libretto, as well as historical notes and commentary on the opera's themes and significance.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, by William S. Gilbert. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419159534.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Couverture souple","offer_id":46600517484754,"sku":"9781425471002","price":23.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_613a32c4-8109-41a5-b893-2758c386e724.jpg?v=1762773216","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/fr\/products\/the-yeoman-of-the-guard-or-the-maryman-and-his-maid","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}