Gay, John, 1685-1732.

The beggar's opera / John Gay ; edited by Bryan Loughrey and T.O. Treadwell. - New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 1986. - 122 p ; 20 cm. - Penguin classics . - Penguin classics. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [33]-34).

Presents eighteenth-century English playwright John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera," a political satire that takes place in London's rookeries and prisons and parodies the popular Italian operas of the time.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

0140432205 (pbk.) : £2.95 ($4.95 U.S.)

87169401


Brigands and robbers--England--Drama.
Criminals--England--Drama.
English drama.

PR3473 / .B4 1986

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