A man is always afraid of a woman that loves him too much.
John Gay Quotes
The comfortable estate of widowhood is the only hope that keeps up a wife's spirits.
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| Birth: | 30th June, 1685 |
| Death: | 4th December, 1732 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Playwright, Poet |
About
John Gay was born in Barnstaple, Devon, England. He was an English poet and dramatist, chiefly remembered as the author of The Beggar’s Opera, a work distinguished by good-humoured satire and technical assurance. He was educated at the town's grammar school. He wrote several poems, including Trivia, and Poetry and prose of John Gay. He wrote several plays, including The Beggar's Opera, Polly, Achilles, and Three Hours After Marriage.
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