The Beggar's Opera. Written By Mr. Gay. To Which Is Prefixed The Overture In Score: And The Musick To Each Song

The Beggar's Opera is one of the most famous and influential works of eighteenth-century theatre. With its blend of satire, music, and drama, it offered a groundbreaking new vision of popular culture that was both thrilling and subversive. Gay's witty lyrics and memorable tunes have endured to this day, and this edition includes the original musical score, as well as a detailed analysis of the work's historical and cultural significance.