The Beggar's Opera: A Faithful Reproduction of the 1729 Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A stunning facsimile recreation of the 1729 third edition of John Gay’s celebrated ballad opera. This volume offers readers a rare look at the work that defined 18th-century English theatre, containing both the original words and music of the airs, as well as the complete score for the overture composed by Johann Christoph Pepusch. By meticulously reproducing the primary source material, this edition provides an immersive experience into the satirical and raucous world of Captain Macheath and the underworld of Georgian London.Beyond the facsimile itself, this collection is enhanced by significant scholarly commentary, including pieces by Louis Kronenberger, Max Goberman, and Regina Barnes. These contributions contextualize the opera’s historical, literary, and musical significance, making this volume an essential reference for musicologists, literature students, and collectors of period drama. It remains a beautifully presented artifact that masterfully bridges the gap between historical preservation and modern critical analysis.
Author: John Gay
Format: Hardback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A stunning facsimile recreation of the 1729 third edition of John Gay’s celebrated ballad opera. This volume offers readers a rare look at the work that defined 18th-century English theatre, containing both the original words and music of the airs, as well as the complete score for the overture composed by Johann Christoph Pepusch. By meticulously reproducing the primary source material, this edition provides an immersive experience into the satirical and raucous world of Captain Macheath and the underworld of Georgian London.Beyond the facsimile itself, this collection is enhanced by significant scholarly commentary, including pieces by Louis Kronenberger, Max Goberman, and Regina Barnes. These contributions contextualize the opera’s historical, literary, and musical significance, making this volume an essential reference for musicologists, literature students, and collectors of period drama. It remains a beautifully presented artifact that masterfully bridges the gap between historical preservation and modern critical analysis.