Publisher's Synopsis
The Grecian Daughter: A Tragedy is a play written by Arthur Murphy and first performed in 1772. The play is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of Euphrasia, the daughter of the Greek governor Evander. Euphrasia falls in love with Philotas, a Roman soldier who is in Greece to negotiate a peace treaty. However, their love is threatened by the ongoing conflict between Greece and Rome, as well as the disapproval of Euphrasia's father.The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as Euphrasia must choose between her love for Philotas and her duty to her father and her country. The plot also includes elements of betrayal and revenge, as Philotas is accused of treason and Euphrasia must use all her wits to save him.The Grecian Daughter was popular in its time and is considered one of Murphy's most successful plays. It has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times, including a 1923 film adaptation starring Norma Talmadge. The play remains a classic example of 18th-century tragedy and continues to be studied and performed today.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.
