[Article] “Pinafore’s” predecessor Adjust Share By Brander Matthews, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 18th century 19th century Ballad opera England John Gay Operetta Richard Brinsley Sheridan Theater More from Brander Matthews Mark Twain and the art of writing The latest novelties in language American aphorisms Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > March 1880 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close