
THEGRECIAN DAUGHTER; - A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS; By ARTHUR MURPHY, Esq. AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.
REMARKS.
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
THE GRECIAN DAUGHTER. - ACT THE FIRST. - SCENE I.
ACT THE SECOND. - SCENE I.
ACT THE THIRD. - SCENE I.
ACT THE FOURTH. - SCENE I.
ACT THE FIFTH. - SCENE I.
Set against the backdrop of ancient Syracuse, the drama unfolds as a kingdom wrestles with the sudden seizure of power by a ruthless tyrant. At its heart is a courageous young woman whose devotion to her father and her people drives her to confront forces that would crush the city’s liberty. Through impassioned pleas and daring resolve, she becomes the unexpected champion of a realm on the brink of oppression, embodying the timeless struggle between loyalty and tyranny.
The play balances stirring battlefield scenes with intimate moments of pathos, allowing listeners to feel both the roar of conflict and the quiet weight of personal sacrifice. Its language crackles with energy, moving between poetic elevation and moments of wry humor, while the unfolding plot builds tension that keeps the audience engaged. The moral thread—celebrating virtue, justice, and the power of one determined soul—offers a resonant message that still speaks to modern ears.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (74K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-10-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1727–1805
An Irish-born playwright, actor, and barrister, he became a lively presence in 18th-century London literary life. He is remembered for successful stage comedies and tragedies, as well as biographies of Samuel Johnson, Henry Fielding, and David Garrick.
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