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The Beggar's Opera; to Which is Prefixed the Musick to Each Song
By John Gay
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Ballad operas
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"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 characters of Macheath, a charming highwayman, and Polly Peachum, the daughter of a notorious thief-taker, Mr. Peachum. The narrative intertwines themes...
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