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The Grecian Daughter: Play Guide and Free Edition

The Grecian Daughter: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The Grecian Daughter is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Murphy, Arthur (1727–1805).

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Grecian Daughter" by Arthur Murphy is a tragedy written in 1772. Set in ancient Sicily, the play follows Euphrasia, a devoted daughter whose father, King Evander, has been imprisoned by the tyrant Dionysius. While her husband and infant son have fled, Euphrasia risks everything to save her starving father through extraordinary means. As military forces gather to liberate Syracuse, she must navigate deadly schemes and face impossible choices that will determine the fate of her family and kingdom.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Grecian Daughter
  • Author credits: Murphy, Arthur (1727–1805)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • English drama
  • Tragedies (Drama)

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Classics of Literature
  • Category: Plays/Films/Dramas

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