John Gay

John Gay

(1685–1732) writer Kingdom of Great Britain

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John Gay (1685–1732) was a Kingdom of Great Britain writer, known for The Beggar's Opera.

About John Gay

John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.

Known for:

The Beggar's Opera

Notable works:

Beggar's opera

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