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The Beggars' Opera

$6.45
The Beggars' Opera - Thryft
The Beggars' Opera - Thryft

Witty satire on societal norms and corruption.

The Beggars' Opera is a must-read for those interested in satirical plays and classic literature. With hilarious parodies on societal norms, ranging from marriage to trade, the play is a witty critique on the corruption that plagued early 18th century England. Its relevance is further proved by its influence on the iconic Threepenny Opera. This book is perfect for theater enthusiasts and literature and history students alike who want to explore classic literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Beggars' Opera

$6.45
ISBN: 9780486408880
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $13.52
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Date of Publication: 2000-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Theatre, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.4
(rated by 3505 readers)

Description

The great lords and powerful public officials of early 18th century England are represented as highwaymen and thieves in this deliciously satirical ballad opera. In addition to its burlesque of the contemporary vogue for Italian operatic styles, John Gay's 1728 masterpiece ridicules a broad spectrum of political figures and social conventions -- marriage, lawyers, trade, and even Walpole, the prime minister. Depicting crime and vice at every level of society, The Beggar's Opera offers a witty and powerful indictment of greed, hypocrisy, and corruption in all social classes. When Peachum, a receiver of stolen goods, discovers that a notorious highwayman has eloped with his daughter, the wily old villain turns informer and collects the reward money as his prospective son-in-law is hauled off to prison. Events take an increasingly absurd turn as the dashing outlaw romances the jailer's daughter and effects an escape, only to return to the shadow of the gallows for a farcical climax that parodies the sentimental tragedy of the day.
The Beggar's Opera is in the satirical tradition of Swift and Pope. Its enduring relevance was recognized two centuries later by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, who used it as the basis for their landmark musical, The Threepenny Opera. This attractive, inexpensive edition of an influential comic gem will be applauded by theater lovers, students of literature and history, and other readers.


Author: John Gay
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 64
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Date: 01 Feb 2000
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Witty satire on societal norms and corruption.

The Beggars' Opera is a must-read for those interested in satirical plays and classic literature. With hilarious parodies on societal norms, ranging from marriage to trade, the play is a witty critique on the corruption that plagued early 18th century England. Its relevance is further proved by its influence on the iconic Threepenny Opera. This book is perfect for theater enthusiasts and literature and history students alike who want to explore classic literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.