Gay has written books in both the adult and young-adult genres, penning the latter under the name of Kelly Keaton.

Gay wrote: "Life is Fine has the sound of a work that may well be a major addition to the American vocal-orchestral repertoire."

Similarly, Gay writes of political society, of social dangers, and of follies that must be addressed to protect the greater whole.

However, when Gay wrote a follow up called Polly, Walpole had the play suppressed before performance (Winn 112-114).

Gay wrote several comedies and opera libretti, which met with considerable success.

When Gay wrote a follow-up called Polly, Walpole had the play suppressed before performance.

Gay wrote such cheerful, amusing letters.

"He struggled toward originality by studying and imitating his elders," Gay writes.

In 1714, Gay wrote The Shepherd's Week, a series of six pastorals drawn from English rustic life.

Gay, working at Pope's suggestion, wrote a parody of the updated pastoral in The Shepherd's Week.