John Gay
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John Gay
English dramatist and poet, John Gay is best remembered for his gently humorous style, and his clear wit, which he used to create satirical writings about social life in the early 18th century.
He is perhaps best remembered for his 1728 ballad opera The Beggar's Opera, which ran for 62 performances after it's premiere; the longest run of any production in London until that date.
His work as a British poet and playwright was so popular and successful that it earned him a burial in Westminster Abbey, next to Chaucer.
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