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The Beggar's Opera

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About The Beggar's Opera

John Gay's satirical opera, written in 1728, was revolutionary because it took poverty and corruption as its subject, and paupers and villains as its characters. The lyrics were set to famous songs of the day making it hugely popular with audiences and a radical departure from traditional opera.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780713673821
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 160
  • Published:
  • March 30, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 129x198x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 170 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 1, 2024

Description of The Beggar's Opera

John Gay's satirical opera, written in 1728, was revolutionary because it took poverty and corruption as its subject, and paupers and villains as its characters. The lyrics were set to famous songs of the day making it hugely popular with audiences and a radical departure from traditional opera.

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