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John Gay

English poet and playwright

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English poet and playwright (1685–1732)

Born 1685-06-30
Died 1732-12-04

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    First published in 1882 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: The fables of John Gay: with biographical and critical introduction and bibliograhical appendix

    First published in 1860 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Poems by John Gay: ....

    First published in 1797 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Poems of John Gay

    First published in 1893 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: The poetical, dramatic, and miscellaneous works of John Gay.

    First published in 1795 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Two epistles: one, to the Right Honourable Richard, earl of Burlington; the other, to a lady.

    First published in 1715 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: wife of Bath: a comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields.

    First published in 1713 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Wine: a poem. To which is added, Old England's new triumph; or, The battle of Audenard, a song.

    First published in 1708 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: works of Mr. John Gay: In four volumes ; to which is added an account of the life and writings of the author ...

    First published in 1710 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Gay's fables

    First published in 1808 — 2 editions
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    First published in 1715 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The Beggar's Opera. Written by Mr. Gay. to Which Is Prefixed the Overture in Score: And the Musick to Each Song

    First published in 2018 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The beggar's opera

    First published in 1969 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The shepherd's week: in six pastorals

    First published in 1924 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The fables of Mr. John Gay: Complete in two parts. : With cuts by T. Bewick ...

    First published in 1806 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Gay's chair: poems, never before printed

    First published in 1820 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The beggar's opera ...: to which is prefixed the ouverture in score: and the musick to each song

    First published in 1765 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The poetical works of John Gay. With a life of the author, by Dr. Johnson.

    First published in 2005 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: John Gay, dramatic works

    First published in 1983 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Trivia and other poems

    First published in 1899 — 2 editions
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English poet and playwright (1685–1732)

Born 1685-06-30
Died 1732-12-04

Subjects

Librettos, Ballad operas, Early works to 1800, English Fables, Operas, Drama, Poetry, Social life and customs, English drama, Fables, Brigands and robbers, Characters and characteristics, Conduct of life, Description and travel, English literature, History and criticism, Vocal scores with piano, Achilles (Greek mythology), Authors, English, Biography, British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), Broadsides, Children's poetry, Collected works (single author, multi-form), Collections

Places

London (England), England, London

People

John Gay (1685-1732), Achilles (Mythological character), Geoffrey Chaucer (d. 1400), John Churchill Marlborough Duke of (1650-1722), Jonathan Gay, Richard Boyle Burlington Earl of (1694-1753)

Time

18th century, To 1800, Restoration, 1660-1700

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Alternative names

  • Gay, John
  • Джон Гей
  • Johann Gay
  • Ioann Ge
  • Gay John 1685-1732
  • Gay, John, 1686-1732.
  • Gay, John, 1685-1732

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September 23, 2022 Edited by Tom Morris merge authors
September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ids
January 3, 2018 Edited by LeadSongDog Edited without comment.
January 3, 2018 Edited by LeadSongDog Edited without comment.
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import