The Poetical Works of John Gay Volumes 1 and 2, published in 1806, is a collection of poems by the English poet and dramatist John Gay. The two volumes contain a total of 74 poems, including Gay's most famous work, The Beggar's Opera. The poems cover a variety of subjects, from love and friendship to politics and social commentary. Many of the poems are written in a satirical style, poking fun at the customs and manners of Gay's time. The collection includes several of Gay's lesser-known works, as well as his more popular pieces. The book is a valuable resource for readers interested in 18th-century English literature and poetry.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.