Ergebnis für "Beggar, The" in Kunst & Unterhaltung

The Beggars Opera, penned by John Gay in 1728 and featuring music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch, is a brilliant ballad opera that cleverly satirizes the Italian opera craze sweeping London at the time. Instead of grand historical or mythological figures, this engaging piece tells the story of beggars, highwaymen, and women of the town, all set to the lively tunes of popular street ballads, hymns, and folk songs from the era, including melodies inspired by Handel and others. With a remarkable run of 62 performances—an astounding record for any play in 18th-century England—the opera ...

Jackson (Jedi Knight) takes Ryan (Padawan Learner) through the history of Star Wars. They cover the movies, TV shows, books, comics, games, and more from its beginnings to today.Cover Art by Spencer SmithTheme Song by Piper Hill

Journey into the hidden world of professional begging in France, as brought to life by M. Louis Paulian, author of Paris qui Mendie. Drawing from his own experience and personal investigation, Paulian exposes the realities of mendicity, demonstrating how well-intentioned almsgiving can inadvertently perpetuate this cycle of poverty. In England, despite the efforts of Charity Organisation and Mendicity Societies, professional begging continues to thrive. This revealing account serves as a stark reminder of the work that still needs to be done, and the need for public awareness and engagement in...

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The Beggar's Opera by John Gay is a satirical ballad opera that cleverly critiques 18th-century politics, society, and corruption. Set in a criminal underworld mirroring upper-class behavior, it follows the story of the roguish highwayman Macheath, who is caught in a web of betrayal, love, and deceit. With humorous commentary on greed, hypocrisy, and power, the play uses popular tunes of the time to parody traditional opera. This groundbreaking work remains a sharp, entertaining critique of human nature and societal structures - Summary by Dream AudioBooks

The trailer for the new Podcast Memoirs Of Millom is out now. Listen and become engrossed in stories of a town with a rich history, told through personal stories that will encourage conversations between young and old. This is Millom, brought to life.

Beggars Banquet is a podcast that explores the intersection of food and music. We interview bands and artists to discuss their relationship with food, on and off the road.

The Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew recounts the escapades of a real-life 18th-century rogue who made a career out of deception, disguise, and trickery. From posing as shipwrecked sailors to playing the role of a destitute widow, Carew’s wit and cunning allow him to outsmart the wealthy and powerful. A fascinating glimpse into the life of a master con artist.

A podcast for fans of Levi Jacobs‘ writing, including the Tidecaller Chronicles and Empire of Resonance series, with biweekly casts featuring news and information related to the books, as well as deleted scenes, exclusive previews, in-depth looks at the story world, and life as an author. Subscribers also get Assassin‘s Tribute, an Empire of Resonance audiobook not available elsewhere!

"Being sundry explorations, made while afoot and penniless in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. These adventures convey and illustrate the rules of beggary for poets and some others." Published in 1919, this is poet Vachel Lindsay's description of his travels "afoot and penniless" across the southern and eastern United States, staying with strangers, reciting or trading poetry for dinner, and along the way, describing in stories and poetry, mostly stories, the people and places he encountered. Think "Travels With Charlie," minus the dog and ...

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