Gay, John 1685-1732
Overview
Works: | 2,627 works in 11,441 publications in 6 languages and 117,734 library holdings |
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Genres: | Ballad operas Criticism, interpretation, etc Drama Librettos Picaresque drama Vocal scores Biographies Operas Masques (Music) Personal correspondence |
Roles: | Author, Librettist, Translator, Other, Composer, Lyricist, Bibliographic antecedent, Contributor, Creator, Editor, Adapter, Honoree, Scenarist, Illustrator, Musician, Performer |
Classifications: | PR3474, 822.5 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John Gay
- John Gay and the London theatre by Calhoun Winton( )
- John Gay's The Beggar's Opera, 1728-2004 : adaptations and re-writings( )
- John Gay by Patricia Meyer Spacks( Book )
- John Gay : social critic by Sven Armens( Book )
- Slavery and Augustan literature : Swift, Pope and Gay by J. A Richardson( )
- Documenting eighteenth century satire : Pope, Swift, Gay, and Arbuthnot in historical context by Pat Rogers( )
- The letters of John Gay by John Gay( Book )
- Die 3groschenoper = The threepenny opera by G. W Pabst( Visual )
- John Gay : favorite of the wits by William Henry Irving( Book )
- John Gay by Oliver Warner( Book )
- John Gay, a profession of friendship by David Nokes( Book )
- John Gay and the Scriblerians by Peter Elfed Lewis( Book )
- John Gay : his place in the eighteenth century by Phoebe Fenwick Gaye( Book )
- Deep play : John Gay and the invention of modernity by Dianne Dugaw( Book )
- John Gay: an annotated checklist of criticism by Julie Thompson Klein( Book )
- Slavery and Augustan literature : Swift, Pope, Gay by J. A Richardson( Book )
- Life and letters of John Gay (1685-1732) : author of "The beggar's opera" by Lewis Melville( Book )
- Mr. Gay; being a picture of the life and times of the author of the Beggar's opera by Oscar Sherwin( Book )
- The life of Mr. John Gay : author of the Beggar's-opera, &c by Edmund Curll( )
- Miscellanies by Austin Dobson( Book )
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Most widely held works by
John Gay
The beggar's opera by
John Gay(
)
749 editions published between 1072 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 11,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this work, John Gay turned the conventions of Italian opera riotously upside-down, instead using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, while also indulging in political satire at the expense of the then Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole
749 editions published between 1072 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 11,067 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this work, John Gay turned the conventions of Italian opera riotously upside-down, instead using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, while also indulging in political satire at the expense of the then Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole
Fables by the late Mr. Gay. In one volume complete by
John Gay(
)
292 editions published between 1764 and 2010 in English and French and held by 3,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
292 editions published between 1764 and 2010 in English and French and held by 3,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Acis and Galatea by
Georg Friedrich Händel(
)
52 editions published between 1951 and 2019 in English and German and held by 2,857 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Feb. 1978 in Henry Wood Hall, London
52 editions published between 1951 and 2019 in English and German and held by 2,857 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Feb. 1978 in Henry Wood Hall, London
The beggar's opera : as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincolns-Inn-Fields by
John Gay(
)
241 editions published between 1728 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
241 editions published between 1728 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fables. By the late Mr. Gay by
John Gay(
)
142 editions published between 1733 and 2018 in English and held by 1,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
142 editions published between 1733 and 2018 in English and held by 1,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Polly : an opera. Being the second part of The beggar's opera. Written by Mr. Gay by
John Gay(
)
111 editions published between 1729 and 1777 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
111 editions published between 1729 and 1777 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The beggar's opera by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
122 editions published between 1929 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 1,381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
N 1981 Richard Bonynge, together with an illustrious cast of singers (Joan Sutherland, Kiri Te Kanawa, et. al.) and actors (Angela Lansbury, Warren Mitchell, Michael Hordern, et. al.) went into Kingsway Hall for a recording of a new edition (by Richard Bonynge and Douglas Gamley) of John Gay's The Beggar's Opera. Written in 1728, it is a ballad opera in three acts (Ballad operas were satiric musical plays that used some of the conventions of opera, but without recitative. The lyrics of the airs in the piece are set to popular broadsheet ballads, opera arias, church hymns and folk tunes of the time.) Running for 62 consecutive performances, the piece notched up a record the longest run in theatre history up to that time. Unlike other existing recordings of The Beggar's Opera, this new performing edition features opera stars alongside great actors as well as a full-size (double woodwind) orchestra. One of the most sought after of Sutherland/Bonynge collaborations, the original CD has long been out of print and here reappears with the original liner notes as well as the full libretto
122 editions published between 1929 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 1,381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
N 1981 Richard Bonynge, together with an illustrious cast of singers (Joan Sutherland, Kiri Te Kanawa, et. al.) and actors (Angela Lansbury, Warren Mitchell, Michael Hordern, et. al.) went into Kingsway Hall for a recording of a new edition (by Richard Bonynge and Douglas Gamley) of John Gay's The Beggar's Opera. Written in 1728, it is a ballad opera in three acts (Ballad operas were satiric musical plays that used some of the conventions of opera, but without recitative. The lyrics of the airs in the piece are set to popular broadsheet ballads, opera arias, church hymns and folk tunes of the time.) Running for 62 consecutive performances, the piece notched up a record the longest run in theatre history up to that time. Unlike other existing recordings of The Beggar's Opera, this new performing edition features opera stars alongside great actors as well as a full-size (double woodwind) orchestra. One of the most sought after of Sutherland/Bonynge collaborations, the original CD has long been out of print and here reappears with the original liner notes as well as the full libretto
Fables. By the late Mr Gay. Volume the second by
John Gay(
)
103 editions published between 1738 and 1772 in 3 languages and held by 1,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
103 editions published between 1738 and 1772 in 3 languages and held by 1,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The shepherd's week : In six pastorals. By Mr. J. Gay by
John Gay(
)
96 editions published between 1714 and 2018 in English and held by 1,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
96 editions published between 1714 and 2018 in English and held by 1,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trivia, or, The art of walking the streets of London by
John Gay(
)
100 editions published between 1701 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100 editions published between 1701 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems on several occasions : By Mr. John Gay by
John Gay(
)
104 editions published between 1729 and 1778 in English and Undetermined and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
104 editions published between 1729 and 1778 in English and Undetermined and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wine : a poem by
John Gay(
)
70 editions published between 1708 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 865 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gay's first known printed piece, in which he denies that water-drinkers can make successful authors. cf. Oxford companion to English literature
70 editions published between 1708 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 865 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gay's first known printed piece, in which he denies that water-drinkers can make successful authors. cf. Oxford companion to English literature
The poetical works of John Gay : including 'Polly', 'The beggar's opera' and selections from the other dramatic work by
John Gay(
Book
)
31 editions published between 1926 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1926 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eighteenth century plays by
John Hampden(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1928 and 1980 in English and held by 747 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1928 and 1980 in English and held by 747 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The beggar's opera, written by Mr Gay by
John Gay(
)
99 editions published between 1728 and 2018 in English and held by 721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
99 editions published between 1728 and 2018 in English and held by 721 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fables. By the late Mr. John Gay. In two parts. Complete in one volume by
John Gay(
)
45 editions published between 1774 and 2018 in English and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
45 editions published between 1774 and 2018 in English and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The beggar's opera by
John Gay(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1983 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ballad opera set among London's 18th century criminal classes, full of satirical jibes about corruption in high places
62 editions published between 1983 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ballad opera set among London's 18th century criminal classes, full of satirical jibes about corruption in high places
The beggar's opera(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A receiver of stolen goods informs on his chief supplier, setting in motion an increasingly absurd turn of events that climaxes in a parody of 18th-century England's passion for sentimental tragedy. In addition to its burlesque of the then-current vogue for Italian operatic styles, this satirical 1728 play ridicules a broad spectrum of political figures and social conventions, depicting crime and vice at every level of society. The lyrics of the airs in the piece are set to popular broadsheet ballads, opera arias, church hymns and folk tunes of the time. Its immense popularity provided funds for the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, to be built and also catapulted its leading lady to fame. Influential prototype for Threepenny Opera
1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A receiver of stolen goods informs on his chief supplier, setting in motion an increasingly absurd turn of events that climaxes in a parody of 18th-century England's passion for sentimental tragedy. In addition to its burlesque of the then-current vogue for Italian operatic styles, this satirical 1728 play ridicules a broad spectrum of political figures and social conventions, depicting crime and vice at every level of society. The lyrics of the airs in the piece are set to popular broadsheet ballads, opera arias, church hymns and folk tunes of the time. Its immense popularity provided funds for the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, to be built and also catapulted its leading lady to fame. Influential prototype for Threepenny Opera
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(
)
54 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch. It is one of the watershed plays in Augustan drama and is the only example of the once thriving genre of satirical ballad opera to remain popular today. Ballad operas were satiric musical plays that used some of the conventions of opera, but without recitative. The lyrics of the airs in the piece are set to popular broadsheet ballads, opera arias, church hymns and folk tunes of the time
54 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch. It is one of the watershed plays in Augustan drama and is the only example of the once thriving genre of satirical ballad opera to remain popular today. Ballad operas were satiric musical plays that used some of the conventions of opera, but without recitative. The lyrics of the airs in the piece are set to popular broadsheet ballads, opera arias, church hymns and folk tunes of the time
Poems on several occasions. By Mr. John Gay. by
John Gay(
)
54 editions published between 1720 and 1767 in English and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
54 editions published between 1720 and 1767 in English and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Pope, Alexander 1688-1744 Other Translator Lyricist Author Contributor Editor Librettist
- Handel, George Frideric 1685-1759 Creator Author Composer
- Pepusch, John Christopher 1667-1752 Other Arranger Musician Author Editor Creator Compiler Composer
- Swift, Jonathan 1667-1745 Other Author
- Arbuthnot, John 1667-1735 Other Lyricist Author Contributor Librettist
- Winton, Calhoun Author
- Hughes, John 1677-1720 Other Librettist Contributor
- Böker, Uwe Author Editor
- Giovanopoulos, Anna-Christina Editor
- Detmers, Ines Editor
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Acis--(Greek mythological character) Authors, English Ballad operas Ballad operas--Librettos Ballad operas--Vocal scores with piano Beggar's opera (Gay, John) Brecht, Bertolt, Brigands and robbers Brigands and robbers in literature Criminals Dramatists, English England England--London England--London--Dalston England--London--Soho English drama English drama--Restoration English literature Faber, G. C.--(Geoffrey Cust), Galatea--(Nereid) Gay, John, Great Britain Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Intellectual life Invention (Rhetoric) Literature and society Manners and customs Masques with music Modernism (Literature) Moral conditions Music Operas Operas--Excerpts Poets, English Poor Pope, Alexander, Religion and sociology Satire, English Scriblerus Club Secular oratorios Slavery Slavery in literature Slave trade Slave trade in literature Social conflict Solo cantatas, Sacred (High voice) Songs (High voice) with orchestra Swift, Jonathan, Theater Weill, Kurt,
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