The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gay, John (1685–1732).
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"The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song by John Gay" is a ballad opera written in 1728 with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch. Set among London's thieves and criminals, this groundbreaking work satirizes Italian opera, corrupt politicians, and social inequality. Using familiar folk tunes instead of grand arias, it tells a story where ordinary criminals mirror the behavior of society's elite. The piece became a sensation, running for an unprecedented 62 consecutive performances and establishing itself as the eighteenth century's most popular play.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song
- Author credits: Gay, John (1685–1732)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ballad operas -- Librettos
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- Opera
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