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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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  • Cover of: The fan: A poem. In three books. By Mr. Gay. To which is added, The smock-race, at Finglas.

    First published in 1713 4 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The Mohocks: a tragi-comical farce

    First published in 1700 4 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The present state of wit.

    First published in 1711 4 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The rehearsal at Goatham

    First published in 1754 4 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Rural sports: A poem. Inscribed to Mr. Pope. By Mr. Gay.

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  • Cover of: Trivia, or, The art of walking the streets of London

    First published in 1720 4 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Fables

    First published in 1725 4 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Polly: an opera

    First published in 1729 4 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Fables

    First published in 1882 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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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 in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1797 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Poems of John Gay

    First published in 1893 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The poetical, dramatic, and miscellaneous works of John Gay.

    First published in 1795 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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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 in 1 language
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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 in 1 language
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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 in 1 language
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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 in 1 language
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  • Cover of: To a lady on her passion for old china.

    First published in 1725 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Fables

    First published in 1779 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Gay's fables

    First published in 1808 2 editions in 1 language
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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, English drama, Fables, Social life and customs, Vocal scores with piano, Brigands and robbers, English poetry, Scores, British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), Characters and characteristics, Conduct of life, Description and travel, Drama (dramatic works by one author), English literature, Facsimiles, History and criticism, Achilles (Greek mythology), Authors, English, Biography
Places
England, London (England), London
People
John Gay (1685-1732), Achilles (Mythological character), Austin Dobson (1840-1921), 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, 20th century, 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