Description

Polly is a novel written by John Gay, first published in 1729. The story follows the life of a young woman named Polly Peachum, who lives in the criminal underworld of London during the early 18th century. Polly is the daughter of a notorious thief and a prostitute, and she is raised in poverty and squalor. Despite her upbringing, Polly is a strong and determined young woman who dreams of a better life. She falls in love with a dashing highwayman named Macheath, but their romance is threatened by the machinations of her father and the law. Along the way, Polly encounters a colorful cast of characters, including other criminals, corrupt officials, and members of the aristocracy. The novel is a satirical commentary on the social and political issues of the time, including corruption, poverty, and the hypocrisy of the ruling class. It is written in a lively and humorous style, with memorable characters and witty dialogue. Polly is considered a classic of English literature and has been adapted into various stage productions and musicals.Trapes. There it is now! Whoever heard a man of fortune in England talk of the necessaries of life? If the necessaries of life would have satisfy'd such a poor body as me, to be sure I had never come to mend my fortune to the Plantations. Whether we can afford it or no, we must have superfluities. We never stint our Expence to our own fortunes, but are miserable, if we do not live up to the profuseness of our neighbours.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.