The Orphan of China : A Tragedy (1756)
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Overview
The Orphan of China is a tragic play written by the French philosopher and writer, Voltaire, in 1756. The play is set in ancient China and tells the story of an orphaned princess, who is raised by a nobleman after her parents are killed in a coup. The princess falls in love with a young prince, but their happiness is short-lived as the nobleman who raised the princess is accused of treason and executed. The princess is forced to flee the palace and live in exile with the prince. However, their exile is also short-lived as the prince is poisoned, and the princess is left alone to face her fate. The play explores themes such as love, loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupt nature of power. It is considered one of Voltaire's most significant works and is a masterpiece of French literature.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781161924206
- ISBN-10: 1161924205
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.31 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.62 pounds
- Page Count: 74
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