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Trivia, or The Art of Walking the Streets of London

by John Gay

What was it like to walk the streets of London in the early 18th century? Trivia, or The Art of Walking the Streets of London is a humorous and informative poem by John Gay, first published in 1716. The poem is a guide to walking the streets of London safely and efficiently, but it is also a satirical portrait of the city's social and cultural life.

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John Gay (1685-1732) was an English poet, playwright, and satirist. He is best known for his ballad opera The Beggar's Opera (1728), a satirical work that was a huge success at the time and is still p...

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