https://digitalhistories.kennesaw.edu/files/original/7105ef11414674f9df48252c72aba780.jpg 9fbb1d29ac12d3f15318ed13f8d8daf8 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ballad Opera, text on paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Beggar's Opera Subject The topic of the resource Digital Exhibits Description An account of the resource John Gay's The Beggar's Opera uses caricature and parody to mock the corruption of both the upper class and the criminal underworld. Instead of noble heroes or virtuous leaders, Gay presents a world where thieves and politicians are barely distinguishable. The result is a comedic yet biting critique of class hypocrisy, performed through exaggerated behavior, role reversal, and familiar tunes reworked for political effect. This is a published art piece that satirizes aristocratic individuals who enjoy the opera. It is an aged piece of paper with a stage and theater etched onto it. There are people dressed in aristocratic clothing on the stage as well as in the audience. A cherub angel is flying above the stage that is holding a banner that reads, “et cantare pares et respondere paratce Harmony.” Which roughly translates to “and sing in harmony and respond with prepared harmony.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Gay Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Britten Pears Arts Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Dover Brooks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 28, 1728 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ballad Opera Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Europe 18th Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kennesaw State University, Magdaline Marks 18th Century Arts Opera Satire