The Beggar's Opera: A Ballad Opera in Three Acts by John Gay

The Beggar's Opera: A Ballad Opera in Three Acts

John Gay

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The Beggar's Opera: A Ballad Opera in Three Acts by John Gay. The Beggar's Opera is a ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch. It is one of the watershed plays in Augustan drama and is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 30%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.13

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