博客來The Beggar’s Opera is one of the most famous and influential works of eighteenth-century theatre. With its blend of satire, music, and drama, it offered a groundbreaking new vision of popular culture that was both thrilling and subversive. Gay’s witty lyrics and memorable tunes have endured to this day, and this edition includes the original musical score, as well as a detailed analysis of the work’s historical and cultural significance.
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