Publisher's Synopsis
The Beggar's Opera is a classic literary work by John Gay, first published in 1728. The book is a satirical musical play that tells the story of a group of thieves and prostitutes in 18th-century London. The play is written in ballad form and features popular songs of the time, making it one of the first musicals ever created.The story follows the adventures of a notorious highwayman named Macheath, who is pursued by the corrupt Peachum family and their gang of thieves. Along the way, Macheath falls in love with Polly Peachum, the daughter of the family's leader, and the two elope. However, their happiness is short-lived as they are eventually caught and sentenced to death.In addition to the play itself, this edition of The Beggar's Opera also includes the sheet music for each of the songs featured in the play. This allows readers to fully appreciate the musical aspect of the work and to experience the songs as they were originally intended.Overall, The Beggar's Opera is a witty and entertaining work that provides a unique glimpse into the world of 18th-century London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, theater, or music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
