The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Otway, Thomas (1652–1685).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts
- Author credits: Otway, Thomas (1652–1685)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English drama -- Restoration, 1660-1700
- Tragedies (Drama)
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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