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The Pirates of Penzance (view source)
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'''The Pirates of Penzance''', or "the Slave of Duty", is one of the most enduringly poular of [[Gilbert and Sullivan]]'s many comic operas. It is known for its many memorable songs, its witty dialog and lyrics, its clever plot, and its charicatures.
[[image:Pirates of Penzance.jpg|thumb|left|<center>An 1890 poster for the light opera, portraying the Major-General.</ref>]]'''The Pirates of Penzance''', or "the Slave of Duty", is one of the most enduringly poular of [[Gilbert and Sullivan]]'s many comic operas. It is known for its many memorable songs, its witty dialog and lyrics, its clever plot, and its charicatures.
Among the many famous songs from this opera are Mabel's brilliant coloratura song "Poor Wand'ring One", the Police Chief's song "A Policeman's Lot is Not a Happy One", the Pirate King's song:
Among the many famous songs from this opera are Mabel's brilliant coloratura song "Poor Wand'ring One", the Police Chief's song "A Policeman's Lot is Not a Happy One", the Pirate King's song: