The Orphan Of China, A Tragedy - Arthur Murphy - Bog

The Orphan of China is a tragic play written by Arthur Murphy in 1772. The play is set in ancient China and follows the story of a young orphan named Alwin, who is raised by a wealthy family. Alwin falls in love with his adopted sister, Constance, but their love is forbidden by society. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as Alwin struggles to navigate the complex social hierarchy of ancient China. The play was performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane in 1772 and was well-received by audiences. It is a classic example of 18th-century English drama and remains a popular play to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.