ENGLISH 3G06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Georgics, Metatheatre, Performativity
16 Apr 2017
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Presents an interesting problem and then analyze the readings with the novel. Gay had already established a reputation for writing works that self-consciously leveraged generic conventions, such as his mock georgic poem trivia or the art of walking the streets of. The beggar"s opera was among the most successful theatrical productions of 18 th century (running for a record setting 62 performances) Also, a satirical critique of political corruption, the prime minister robert walpole (who was the target of bipartisan country party criticisms for his adept/corrupt management of. Moll becomes a better performer as the story goes on and so during the period there is a crisis of sincerity b/c of new social technology. Introduction to the play: shows how explanations can serve as justification. The suggestion that walpole is the same as the thieves and pickpockets but he gets away with it b/c he"s rich and of higher stature.
