John Gay

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John Gay

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#141

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Why Is John Gay Influential?

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

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