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The Beggar's Opera
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023062886
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Gay's The Beggar's Opera remains a cornerstone of 18th-century English literature, a groundbreaking ballad opera that blends music and drama with sharp wit. This satirical masterpiece offers a unique glimpse into the social landscape of its time, using the world of crime as a lens through which to examine the morals and manners of the upper classes.
A pioneering work in its genre, The Beggar's Opera utilizes popular tunes and familiar melodies, setting them to new lyrics that both entertain and provoke thought. Gay's libretto is a brilliant example of social commentary, cleverly disguised within a lively and engaging plot. This carefully reproduced edition preserves the historical integrity of the original text, allowing readers to experience the opera as it was first presented. Explore the world of ballad opera and discover the enduring appeal of this timeless classic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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