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The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera

By: John Gay
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 The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a satirical ballad opera that cleverly critiques 18th-century politics, society, and corruption. Set in a criminal underworld mirroring upper-class behavior, it follows the story of the roguish highwayman Macheath, who is caught in a web of betrayal, love, and deceit. With humorous commentary on greed, hypocrisy, and power, the play uses popular tunes of the time to parody traditional opera. This groundbreaking work remains a sharp, entertaining critique of human nature and societal structures - Summary by Dream AudioBooks Copyright Dream audio books Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Act 3 of The Beggar's Opera

    Act 3 of The Beggar's Opera
    Oct 5 2023
    44 mins
  • Act 2 of The Beggar's Opera

    Act 2 of The Beggar's Opera
    Oct 5 2023
    47 mins
  • Act 1 of The Beggar's Opera

    Act 1 of The Beggar's Opera
    Oct 4 2023
    37 mins
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