John Gay
John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.
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Three Hours after Marriage
"Three Hours after Marriage" by John Gay, Alexander Pope, and John Arbuthnot is a comedy written in the early 18th century. The play, showcasing a col...
By John Gay
The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song
"The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay is a play, specifically a ballad opera, written in the early 18th century. This satirical work revolves around the ch...
By John Gay
The Beggar's Opera
"The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay is a satirical play written in the early 18th century. The work presents a frothy critique of societal norms and corr...
By John Gay