John Gay
John Gay (1685–1732) was a British poet, playwright and writer.
Also recorded as Gay, John.
Overview
Born at Barnstaple in 1685, died at London in 1732.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is poetry. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are playwriting.
Works named in the authority record are The Beggar's Opera.
Sources
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“John Gay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q321660: John Gay
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