{"product_id":"the-beggars-opera-its-predecessors-and-successors-paperback-9781107429079","title":"The Beggar's Opera; Its Predecessors and Successors (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107429079","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Beggar's Opera\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIts Predecessors and Successors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1922, this book contains a history of English opera described through the lens of The Beggar's Opera.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFrank Kidson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107429079, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 September 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e132 pages\u003cbr\u003e12.5 x 18 x 1 cm, 0.14 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1922, this book contains a history of English opera described through the lens of The Beggar's Opera, first performed in 1728. Kidson details the background to the opera's creation, its author, and its lasting impact on the English opera scene. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the English opera and English musical history.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Opera in England prior to The Beggar's Opera\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Gentle Shepherd: the first ballad opera\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Beggar's Opera: its conception\u003cbr\u003e 4. John Gay\u003cbr\u003e 5. The plot and characters of The Beggar's Opera\u003cbr\u003e 6. The music of The Beggar's Opera and its sources\u003cbr\u003e 7. Polly: the sequel to The Beggar's Opera\u003cbr\u003e 8. The publication of The Beggar's Opera\u003cbr\u003e 9. Production and criticism\u003cbr\u003e 10. Later ballad operas\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Baroque music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Baroque music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Baroque%20music%20%5Bc%201600%20to%20c%201750%5D%20%5BAVGC3%5D%22\"\u003ec 1600 to c 1750 AVGC3\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265712148760,"sku":"9781107429079","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107429079i.jpg?v=1694486165","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-beggars-opera-its-predecessors-and-successors-paperback-9781107429079","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}