Why is a writer? Beggar's opera

Series
Why is a writer?
Air Date
1960-10-21
Duration
00:14:30
Episode Description
This program features a dramatization of the debut of The Beggar's Opera, written by Englishman John Gay, in 1728.
Series Description
Produced by the Iowa School of the Air, this series focuses on various works of literature from Shakespeare to Twain.
Subject(s)
Creator(s)
Walcoff, Larry (Director)
Contributors
Carter, Dave (Announcer)
Genre(s)
Geographic Region(s)
regions
Time Period
1951-1960
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