The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts by Thomas Otway
"The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage" by Thomas Otway is a domestic tragedy written in 1680. Two brothers, Castalio and Polydore, both fall in love with Monimia, their father's young ward. When Castalio secretly marries her, Polydore overhears their plans and deceives his way into the wedding night using the arranged signal. The devastating discovery that follows sets all three on a path toward destruction. Written in blank verse, this play made
Otway famous and remained popular on stage for nearly two centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Otway, Thomas, 1652-1685 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orphan_(play) |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Subject | English drama -- Restoration, 1660-1700 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31463 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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