Author(s): John Gay

Literature

Polly is a novel written by John Gay, first published in 1729. It is a story about a young woman named Polly Peachum, who falls in love with a highwayman named Macheath. Polly's parents, who are in the business of running a gang of thieves, disapprove of the relationship and try to put an end to it. However, Polly and Macheath are determined to be together, and they go through a series of adventures and misadventures to try to make it happen.The novel is set in London during the early 18th century, and it is a satirical commentary on the social and political issues of the time. It is written in a light-hearted and humorous style, and it features a cast of colorful characters, including thieves, prostitutes, and corrupt officials. Polly is considered to be one of the earliest examples of the modern novel, and it is also an important work in the history of English literature. It has been adapted into various forms, including plays, operas, and films, and it continues to be a popular and influential work today.

pp.xvi, 107. Coloured plates. Dust wrapper sunned and chipped. Original boards with cloth spine. Paper spine label. Inscription on fly leaf. Cover bears the subtitle: Being the second part of the Beggar's Opera. Half-title page: Polly: an opera. Rare in dust wrapper.