The Beggar's Opera by John Gay
John Gay's bawdy and burlesque pastiche of classical Italian opera, often regarded as the world's first ever musical.
John Gay (1685-1732) was a poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), his ballad-opera set in London's criminal underworld while satirising contemporary politics and politicians.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781854599148 |
| ISBN 10 | 1854599143 |
| Title | The Beggar's Opera |
| Author | John Gay |
| Series | Drama Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nick Hern Books |
| Year published | 2006-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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