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“Gamesters and highwaymen are generally very good to their whores, but they are very devils to their wives.”

Quote by John Gay

Book:Plays Written by Mr. John Gay: Viz. The Captives, ... The Beggar's Opera. Polly, ... Achilles, ... The Distress'd Wife, ... The Rehearsal at Gotham, ... To which is Prefixed An Account of the Life and Writings of the Author

Work

Plays Written by Mr. John Gay: Viz. The Captives, ... The Beggar's Opera. Polly, ... Achilles, ... The Distress'd Wife, ... The Rehearsal at Gotham, ... To which is Prefixed An Account of the Life and Writings of the Author

This volume features a selection of plays by the English playwright John Gay. The collection includes notable works such as The Captives, The Beggar's Opera, Polly, Achilles, The Distress'd Wife, and The Rehearsal at Gotham. It also includes an introductory section that provides an account of the author's life and contributions to literature. more

Author

John Gay, born on June 30, 1685 and died on December 4, 1732, was an outstanding English poet. He is best known for his satirical comedy, 'The Beggar's Opera,' which had a profound impact on the development of musical theater. more

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