Title The beggar's 'children' : how John Gay changed the course of England's musical theatre / by Madeline Smith Atkins

Published Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars, ©2006

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 146 pages) : music Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS; FOREWORD; CHAPTER ONE; CHAPTER TWO; CHAPTER THREE; CHAPTER FOUR; CHAPTER FIVE; INDEX Summary A harsh satire of Eighteenth Century London life, John Gay's The Beggar's Opera is a piece well known by students of literature and music. Gay's composition spawned a new genre of musical works called ""ballad opera"" whose popularity rapidly caused the dec Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140) and index Notes English Print version record Subject Gay, John, 1685-1732. Beggar's opera. SUBJECT Beggar's opera (Gay, John) fast Subject Dramatic music -- England -- 17th century -- History and criticism Dramatic music -- England -- 18th century -- History and criticism Ballad opera. Opera -- England -- 18th century Literature and society -- England -- History -- 18th century Musicals. History of ideas. MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Opera. MUSIC -- Printed Music -- Opera & Classical Scores. Ballad opera Dramatic music Literature and society Opera Oper England Großbritannien Gro€britannien. Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. History Form Electronic book LC no. 2007367534 ISBN 9781443802789 1443802786 1282043110 9781282043114 9786612043116 6612043113

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