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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

The Baby's Opera is a charming book of 36 nursery rhymes set to music. It contains several favorites from "Three Blind Mice" to "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and other delightful tunes that will be sure to please children and adults alike! - Summary by Jenn Broda

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