{"product_id":"the-beggars-opera-as-it-john-christopher-1667-1752-pepusch-9781248329078","title":"The Beggar's Opera. As It Is Acted At The Theatre-royal In Lincolns-inn Fields. Written By Mr. Gay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a carefully reproduced edition of \"The Beggar's Opera,\" written by Mr. Gay and performed at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln's-Inn Fields. First published in 1729, this ballad opera achieved immense popularity in its time and remains a cornerstone of English dramatic literature. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Beggar's Opera\" satirizes the political corruption and social mores of 18th-century London through a witty and engaging narrative. The opera follows the lives of highwaymen, thieves, and prostitutes, offering a glimpse into the underbelly of society. The music, arranged by John Christopher Pepusch, blends traditional folk tunes with original compositions, enhancing the opera's charm and accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition offers readers a chance to experience the brilliance of Gay's satire and the enduring appeal of this landmark theatrical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Christopher 1667-1752 Pepusch,Gay John 1685-1732\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1248329074\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781248329078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nabu Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/25\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.25d","brand":"John Christopher 1667-1752 Pepusch","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48457863954687,"sku":"9781248329078","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3ab78441-6e79-456c-ae06-cc60645ff756.jpg?v=1777401336","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-beggars-opera-as-it-john-christopher-1667-1752-pepusch-9781248329078","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}