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Princess Ida And Utopia Limited is a book written by William S. Gilbert. The book is a collection of two plays, Princess Ida and Utopia Limited. Princess Ida is a comic opera that tells the story of Princess Ida, who has set up a women's university and refuses to marry Prince Hilarion, who has been betrothed to her since childhood. The play is a satire on women's education and the battle of the sexes.Utopia Limited is a comic opera that tells the story of the island of Utopia, which has been taken over by a group of Englishmen who establish a joint-stock company to run the island. The play is a satire on British imperialism and the idea of progress.Both plays are written in Gilbert's trademark witty and satirical style, with catchy songs and memorable characters. Princess Ida And Utopia Limited is a must-read for fans of Gilbert and Sullivan and anyone who enjoys sharp and funny social commentary.THIS 60 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.