Author: Thomas OtwayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama (Tragedy)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
The Orphan, Or, The Unhappy Marriage
Author: Thomas OtwayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama (Tragedy)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
The Orphan
Author: Thomas OtwayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
The Orphan Or an Unhappy Marriage a Tragedy in Five Acts
Author: Thomas OtwayPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781514610046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts
Author: Thomas OtwayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Thomas Otway's 'The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage' is a masterpiece of Restoration tragedy, punctuated by Otway's acute psychological insight and evocative use of language. Set within a gripping narrative of a torturous love triangle, the play intricately weaves the fates of Monimia, the irresistible ingenue, and the noble Castalio and his brother Polydore, ensnaring them in a web of passion, mistaken identities, and misplaced loyalties. With its powerful dramatic turns and rich poetic language, this five-act play portrays the fragility of trust and the complex interplay of love, honor, and betrayal. Otway's work is a significant contribution to the genre, resonating with the moral complexities and refined aesthetics characteristic of late 17th-century English literature. Thomas Otway's literature is often informed by his own tumultuous life and his keen observation of the human condition. A renowned figure in the literary landscape of the Restoration era, Otway's personal experiences and his acumen for the dramatic arts culminate in the emotional intensity and authenticity found in 'The Orphan.' His work mirrors a society entangled in the aftermath of civil war, captivated by the ideals of romantic love and honor while grappling with the inherent contradictions of such ideologies. 'The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage' is recommended for readers who are drawn to the tragic beauty of classical literature, the psychological complexity of Shakespearean themes, and the intimate human dramas that define the literary canon of the Restoration period. Otway's play is as emotionally resonant today as it was over three centuries ago, making it a valuable read for those interested in the evolution of theatrical narrative, and the timeless exploration of the depths of human passion and folly.
The Orphan: Or, The Unhappy Marriage
Author: Thomas OtwayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama (Tragedy)
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Tragedy of the Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage ...
Author: Thomas OtwayThe Orphan
Author: Thomas OtwayPublisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
ISBN: 9781385155257
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T043469 The dedication signed: Tho. Otway. Titlepage in red and black. With three pages of advertisements. Also issued as part of: 'Plays written by Mr. Thomas Otway' London, 1736; and as part of: 'The British theatre, in ten volumes', London, 1736. London: printed for W. Feales; A. Bettesworth; F. Clay, R. Wellington, and C. Corbett; and J. Brindley, 1735. 92, [4]p.: ill.; 12°
The Orphan
Author: Thomas Otway“The” Orphan, Or, The Unhappy Marriage
Author: Edward YoungPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The Orphan; Or, the Unhappy Marriage. a Tragedy, in Five Acts
Author: Otway ThomasPublisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318932146
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.