John Gay
John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.
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The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song
"The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay is a play, specifically a ballad opera, written in the early 18th century. This satirical work revolves around the ch...
By John Gay
Three Hours after Marriage
"Three Hours after Marriage" by John Gay, Alexander Pope, and John Arbuthnot is a comedy written in the early 18th century. The play, showcasing a col...
By John Gay
The Beggar's Opera
"The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay is a satirical play written in the early 18th century. The work presents a frothy critique of societal norms and corr...
By John Gay