The Palace of Truth

The Palace of Truth is a three-act "Fairy Comedy" in blank verse by W.S. Gilbert (1836-1911)[1].

The original text

Partly adapted from Madame de Genlis's fairy story, Le Palais de Vérite, it was first produced at the Haymarket Theatre, London, on 19 November 1870.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Palace_of_Truth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._S._Gilbert

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http://www.domus.ac.za/afrikaans/images/Programme%20in%20DOMUS(2).pdf

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