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Souvenir of the First Anniversary Performance in London of Universally Popular Play with Music: The Merry Widow
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
87 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1908
About the author
Adrian Ross
32 books2 followersArthur Reed Ropes (23 December 1859 – 11 September 1933), better known under the pseudonym Adrian Ross, was a prolific writer of lyrics, contributing songs to more than sixty British musical comedies.
He was the most important lyricist of the British stage during a career that spanned five decades. At a time when few shows had long runs, nineteen of his West End shows ran for over 400 performances.
Ross also wrote the popular horror novel The Hole of the Pit and a number of short stories.
The writer, Mary Emily Ropes was his sister.
He was the most important lyricist of the British stage during a career that spanned five decades. At a time when few shows had long runs, nineteen of his West End shows ran for over 400 performances.
Ross also wrote the popular horror novel The Hole of the Pit and a number of short stories.
The writer, Mary Emily Ropes was his sister.
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