The Quaker's Opera. As It Is Perform'd At Lee's And Harper's Great Theatrical Booth In Bartholomew-fair. With The Musick Prefix'd To Each Song
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The Quaker's Opera, first performed in 1728, offers a fascinating glimpse into the popular theatrical entertainments of early 18th-century England. Written by Thomas Walker, this ballad opera was staged at Lee's and Harper's Great Theatrical Booth in Bartholomew Fair, a renowned London event. This edition preserves the original music alongside the text, providing valuable insight into the musical tastes of the time. Ballad opera, a uniquely English form, combined spoken dialogue with popular songs and melodies. The Quaker's Opera exemplifies this genre, offering social commentary and humor thr...
The Quaker's Opera, first performed in 1728, offers a fascinating glimpse into the popular theatrical entertainments of early 18th-century England. Written by Thomas Walker, this ballad opera was staged at Lee's and Harper's Great Theatrical Booth in Bartholomew Fair, a renowned London event. This edition preserves the original music alongside the text, providing valuable insight into the musical tastes of the time. Ballad opera, a uniquely English form, combined spoken dialogue with popular songs and melodies. The Quaker's Opera exemplifies this genre, offering social commentary and humor through its engaging plot and memorable tunes. This work appeals to scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of English drama, popular music, and the vibrant culture of 18th-century fairs and theatrical traditions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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