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  • The Beggar's Opera

    by John Gay ...
    The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a groundbreaking ballad opera that blends music, satire, and drama to create a sharp and entertaining critique of social corruption, crime, and politics in eighteenth-century England. First performed in 1728, the work revolutionized theatrical tradition by combining spoken dialogue with popular songs, offering audiences a witty and accessible form of musical ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera

    by John Gay ...
    Through all the Employments of LifeEach Neighbour abuses his Brother;Whore and Rogue they call Husband and Wife:All Professions be-rogue one another:The Priest calls the Lawyer a Cheat,The Lawyer be-knaves the Divine:And the Statesman, because he's so great,Thinks his Trade as honest as mine. ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera

    by John Gay ...
    BEGGAR. If Poverty be a Title to Poetry, I am sure no-body can dispute mine. I own myself of the Company of Beggars; and I make one at their Weekly Festivals at St. Giles's. I have a small Yearly Salary for my Catches, and am welcome to a Dinner there whenever I please, which is more than most Poets can say. ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera

    by John Gay ...
    When Polly Peachum, daughter to a local fence and thief-catcher, marries infamous highwayman Macheath, it sets off a comically dangerous chain of events as Polly’s father is determined to have his new son-in-law killed. However, Polly isn’t the only woman in Macheath’s life, and he soon gets caught up in the consequences of his many indiscretions.The Beggar’s Opera is the most famous surviving ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera

    by John Gay ...
    The tale of Peachum, thief-taker and informer, conspiring to send the dashing and promiscuous highwayman Macheath to the gallows, became the theatrical sensation of the eighteenth century.In THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, John Gay turned conventions of Italian opera riotously upside-down, instead using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, while also indulging in political satire at the expense of ... Read more

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  • The Bedevilments

    by John Gay ...
    ‘Right.’ She flicked the thin dress straps off her shoulders, then reached behind her back for the zip. ‘Let’s get started, mister.’Anthony is barely present in his own life. A failed academic career, a soul-crushing call-centre job, an Alcoholics Anonymous group he resents attending: he’s checked out from all of it.He spends the Sydney summer trying to avoid the sun, and lives only for the ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera

    by John Gay ...
    The Beggar's Opera is a satirical ballad opera by John Gay that cleverly critiques the corruption and moral decay of society in the early 18th century. Set in the underbelly of London, it intertwines the lives of beggars, thieves, and aristocrats, showcasing the stark contrasts between social classes. The opera features memorable characters like Macheath, a charming highwayman, and Polly Peachum, ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera and Polly

    by John Gay ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    'Gamesters and Highwaymen are generally very good to their Whores, but they are very Devils to their Wives.' With The Beggar's Opera (1728), John Gay created one of the most enduringly popular works in English theatre history, and invented a new dramatic form, the ballad opera. Gay's daring mixture of caustic political satire, well-loved popular tunes, and a story of crime and betrayal set in the ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera

    A satirical ballad opera critiquing 18th century England's corruption, hypocrisy, and societal norms through music, drama, and clever wit.

    by John Gay ...
    In "The Beggar's Opera," John Gay masterfully intertwines social satire and musical elements to critique the corruption, vice, and the moral ambiguity of early 18th-century London. Written in the form of a ballad opera, the play features a cast of rogues and outcasts, delivering a biting commentary on class disparities and the hypocrisy of the ruling class. With a witty and accessible literary ... Read more

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  • The Fables of John Gay, Volume One

    by John Gay ...
    John Gay was an English playwright and poet who is most famous for his satirical masterpiece The Beggar s Opera. Originally employed in the government, Gay turned to writing after losing his position following the death of Queen Anne in 1714. From then on, Gay relied on his income from writing, building up a long list of patrons over the course of his career, and making contact with some of the ... Read more

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  • The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song

    by John Gay ...
    "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay is a satirical ballad opera that critiques the corruption and moral decay of society in the early 18th century. Set in a world of thieves and beggars, the story follows the exploits of the charming highwayman Macheath and his entanglements with various characters, including the beggar Peachum and his daughter Polly. The opera cleverly intertwines social commentary ... Read more

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  • Delphi Complete Poetical Works of John Gay (Illustrated)

    by John Gay ...
    Series Book 85 - Delphi Poets Series
    An eighteenth century poet and dramatist, John Gay is best remembered for ‘The Beggar's Opera’ (1728), a ballad opera featuring the characters Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, who swiftly became household names. Gay’s refined and satirical poetry was much influenced by his close friend Alexander Pope. His first important poem, ‘Rural Sports’, is a descriptive and didactic work in two short ... Read more

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