Gay, John
Gay, John Links
- Beggar's Opera: Analysis of Some Characters' Names Brief essay showing a pattern wherein some characters were Hindus and some characters in the tale were derived from actual British criminals, according to sources.
- John Gay (1685-1732) Considering Gay primarily as a poet, this site contains Samuel Johnson's "Preface" to Gay's works, links to Gay's works on line, and a selection of poems.
- The Beggar's Opera Transcription of John Gay's 1765 work.
- An Elegy on a Lap-dog Gay's 1720 poem.
- Fable L: The Hare and Many Friends Poem, first published 1727.
- The Shepherd's Week (excerpt) John Gay's 1714 work.
- Sweet William's Farewell to Black-ey'd Susan: A Ballad Full text of 1720 poem.
- Trivia; or, the Art of Walking the Streets of London (excerpt from Book II)
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