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100 1 _aMelville, Lewis,
_d1874-1932
245 1 0 _aLife And Letters Of John Gay (1685-1732), Author of "The Beggar's Opera"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-19
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Leah Moser and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Life and Letters of John Gay (1685-1732), Author of 'The Beggar's Opera'" by Lewis Melville is a biographical account published in the early 20th century. It delves into the life of John Gay, a notable figure in 18th-century literature, best known for his work "The Beggar's Opera" as well as his original pastorals and fables. The narrative chronicles Gay's relationships with contemporary literary figures like Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, and Lady Suffolk, shedding light on both his literary accomplishments and personal trials. The opening of the book provides insights into Gay's early years, marking his lineage and upbringing in Devonshire, England. It discusses his family's background, their eventual decline, and his education, leading to his later life in London where he struggled for recognition. The text highlights Gay's friendships and connections with influential writers of his time, painting a vivid picture of his social life amidst the literary salons. The detail about Gay's initial attempts at authorship, including clues about his aspirations and disappointments, sets the stage for a richer understanding of the man whose works would eventually earn him a lasting literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
653 _aGay, John, 1685-1732
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13790
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