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The Beggar's Opera

By John Gay

The Beggar's Opera

By John Gay

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In John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera", the boundaries between morality and corruption blur as the story follows the cunning street performer Macheath, a charismatic criminal, navigating London's underworld. Through sharp satire and catchy ballads, the play exposes the greed, hypocrisy, and vice of 18th-century society, revealing that crime often pays and that appearances can be deceiving. With its witty critique of social norms and memorable characters, the work remains a timeless commentary on human nature and the corrupting influence of power and money.
The Beggar's Opera is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1791.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
112
Release Date:
2026-01-15
Publication Date:
2026-01-15
Publisher:
hansebooks
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3348153271
ISBN13:
9783348153270
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
169 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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