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The Beggar's Opera

by John Gay
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The Beggar's Opera is the only ballad opera that is still popularly performed today. A ballad opera is a satirical musical, which uses the form of an opera but incorporates popular songs and ballads as well as operatic numbers. The Beggar's Opera satirizes the corruption to be found in all levels of society. Its immense popularity provided funds for the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, to be built and also catapulted its leading lady to fame. It has continued to be performed ever since its premier in 1728.

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Publisher: The Floating Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: August 14, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781775414919
  • Release date: August 14, 2009

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781775414919
  • File size: 114 KB
  • Release date: August 14, 2009

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Drama Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1270
Text Difficulty:10-12

The Beggar's Opera is the only ballad opera that is still popularly performed today. A ballad opera is a satirical musical, which uses the form of an opera but incorporates popular songs and ballads as well as operatic numbers. The Beggar's Opera satirizes the corruption to be found in all levels of society. Its immense popularity provided funds for the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, to be built and also catapulted its leading lady to fame. It has continued to be performed ever since its premier in 1728.

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Drama Fiction