The Revolt Of The Workhouse: A Burlesque Ballet Opera In One Act (1834)

Beckett, Gilbert Abbott A

ISBN 10: 116399555X / ISBN 13: 9781163995556

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Revolt Of The Workhouse: A Burlesque Ballet Opera In One Act (1834)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 116399555X
• ISBN 13: 9781163995556
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""The Revolt of the Workhouse"" is a satirical ballet opera written by Gilbert Abbott A. Beckett in 1834. The story follows the rebellion of the workhouse inmates against their cruel and oppressive overseers. The opera is a parody of the popular melodramas of the time, with exaggerated characters and humorous dialogue. The music, composed by John Hullah, is a blend of classical and popular styles. The one-act opera is filled with comedic moments, but also touches on the serious issue of the mistreatment of the poor in Victorian England. Overall, ""The Revolt of the Workhouse"" is a witty and entertaining piece of social commentary.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.