The Gay, John 1685-1732 creator Fraser, Claud Lovat 1890-1921 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song by John Gay" is a ballad opera written in 1728 with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch. Set among London's thieves and criminals, this groundbreaking work satirizes Italian opera, corrupt politicians, and social inequality. Using familiar folk tunes instead of grand arias, it tells a story where ordinary criminals mirror the behavior of society's elite. The piece became a sensation, running for an unprecedented 62 consecutive performances and establishing itself as the eighteenth century's most popular play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beggar%27s_Opera Release date is 2008-04-13 Produced by Louise Hope Original publication data not identified Ballad operas -- Librettos ML Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25063 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25063 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133556.0 25063