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The Beggar's Opera
Written by Mr. Gay. To which is prefixed the overture in score: and the musick to each song
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Set against a backdrop of 18th-century London, this work blends drama and satire, featuring a cast of colorful characters from the criminal underworld. The narrative critiques social injustices and the corruption of the upper class through the lens of a beggar's tale. This edition includes the original overture and music for each song, preserving the high-quality elements of the 1765 publication. The combination of engaging storytelling and musical elements makes it a unique piece of literary and theatrical history.
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The Beggar's Opera, John Gay
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- 2018
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- Title
- The Beggar's Opera
- Subtitle
- Written by Mr. Gay. To which is prefixed the overture in score: and the musick to each song
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Gay
- Publisher
- hansebooks
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN13
- 9783337448394
- Series
- Rating
- 3.4 out of 5
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of 18th-century London, this work blends drama and satire, featuring a cast of colorful characters from the criminal underworld. The narrative critiques social injustices and the corruption of the upper class through the lens of a beggar's tale. This edition includes the original overture and music for each song, preserving the high-quality elements of the 1765 publication. The combination of engaging storytelling and musical elements makes it a unique piece of literary and theatrical history.