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John Gay
The beggar's opera
by John Gay
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762 editions published between 1728 and 2010 in 12 languages and held by 2,098 libraries worldwide In the Beggar's opera, John Gay satirizes 18th century English society by glorifying the career of the thief Macheath.
The beggar's opera
by John Christopher Pepusch
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225 editions published between 1728 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,734 libraries worldwide A ballad opera set among London's criminal classes, full of satirical jibes about corruption in high places.
Acis and Galatea
by George Frideric Handel
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152 editions published between 1732 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 896 libraries worldwide Spectacle musical sur scène réalisé en direct du Royal Opera House, Covent Garden à Londres le 8 avril 2009. Avec Danielle de Niese (Galatea) ; Charles Workman (Acis) ; Paul Agnew (Damon) ; Matthew Rose (Polyphemus) ; Ji-Min Park (Coridon) ; Les danseurs du Royal Ballet ; Royal Opera Extra Chorus ; Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment ; Christopher Hogwood, chef d'orchestre ; Wayne McGregor, mise en scène.
The letters of John Gay
by John Gay
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10 editions published in 1966 in English and held by 823 libraries worldwide
The poetical works of John Gay, including 'Polly', 'The beggar's opera' and selections from the other dramatic work
by John Gay
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10 editions published between 1926 and 1985 in English and held by 776 libraries worldwide
Eighteenth century plays
by John Hampden
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10 editions published between 1928 and 1980 in English and held by 748 libraries worldwide
Fables
by John Gay
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312 editions published between 1727 and 2005 in 8 languages and held by 665 libraries worldwide A French translation of Gay's Fables written in an unidentified hand with an introduction by De Linsieux.
The Beggar's opera
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34 editions published between 1742 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 518 libraries worldwide A ballad opera set among London's 18th century criminal classes, full of satirical jibes about corruption in high places.
Die Dreigroschenoper = The beggar's opera : ein Stück mit Musik in einem Vorspiel und acht Bildern nach dem Englischen des John Gay
by Kurt Weill
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16 editions published between 1928 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 453 libraries worldwide Typescript, dated Apr. 9, 2006.
John Gay, dramatic works
by John Gay
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5 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and held by 446 libraries worldwide
The beggar's opera : a ballad-opera by John Gay (1728) in a new musical version realised from the original airs : op. 43
by Benjamin Britten
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15 editions published between 1949 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 409 libraries worldwide
The poetical works of John Gay
by John Gay
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31 editions published between 1777 and 2000 in English and held by 393 libraries worldwide
Poetry and prose of John Gay
by John Gay
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3 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 384 libraries worldwide
Trivia, or, The art of walking the streets of London
by John Gay
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24 editions published between 1714 and 2007 in English and Italian and held by 300 libraries worldwide
Poems on several occasions
by John Gay
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74 editions published between 1720 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 267 libraries worldwide
Acis and Galatea a serenata. The music composed by Mr. Handel
by John Gay
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171 editions published between 1726 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 159 libraries worldwide
Fables by the late Mr. Gay. In one volume complete
by John Gay
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305 editions published between 1750 and 2005 in English and French and held by 74 libraries worldwide
Fables. By the late Mr. Gay
by John Gay
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61 editions published between 1727 and 2005 in English and held by 61 libraries worldwide
Poems on several occasions By Mr. John Gay
by John Gay
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44 editions published between 1720 and 1770 in English and held by 56 libraries worldwide
Polly an opera. Being the second part of The beggar's opera. Written by Mr. Gay
by John Gay
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50 editions published between 1729 and 2005 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide more
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Acis (Greek mythology) Adaptations Authors, English Ballad operas Ballad operas--Vocal scores with piano Beggar's opera (Gay, John) Biography Brecht, Bertolt,--1898-1956 Brigands and robbers Criminals Criticism, interpretation, etc. Drama Early works England England--London England--London--Soho English drama English drama--Restoration English literature English poetry Fables Fables, English Fantasy films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Galatea, sea nymph (Greek deity) Gay, John,--1685-1732 Great Britain History Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Intellectual life Literature Manners and customs Manuscripts Masques with music Moral conditions Music--Instruction and study Opera films Operas Operas--Librettos Operas--Vocal scores with piano Poetry Poor Records and correspondence Satire, English Social conflict Swift, Jonathan,--1667-1745 Theater Weill, Kurt,--1900-1950
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Alternative Names
Gay, ... 1685-1732
Gay, John
Gay, Mister 1685-1732
Gay, Mr., 1685-1732
Ge, Ioann, 1685-1732
جون جي، 1685-1732
Languages
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