G. Lillo - THE LONDON MERCHANT PDF

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GEORGE LILLO (1691 – 1739) Was an English playwright and tragedian. Was born in Moorfields, in the City of London. He became a partner in his father's goldsmith's and jewellery business. He was also a jeweller in London. He produced his first stage work, Silvia, or The Country Burial, in 1730, and a year later his most famous play, The London Merchant. He wrote at least six more plays before his death in 1739, including: ‫ ٭‬The Christian Hero (1735) ‫ ٭‬Fatal Curiosity (1737) ‫ ٭‬Marina (1738). THE LONDON MERCHANT – George Lillo – first performed in 1731 The London Merchant, or The History of George Barnwell, is a play wright by George Lillo. This is a tragedy that follows the downfall of a young apprentice due to his association with a prostitute. It is remarkable for its use of middle and working-class characters. It became one of the most popular plays of the century. George Lillo was born in London in 1693. His play is a 17th century ballad about a murder in Shropshire. The ballad follows the adventures of George Barnwell, who engages in an affair with the prostitute Sarah Millwood. After stealing money from his employer to fund his relationship, Barnwell robs and murders his uncle. Both Barnwell and Millwood are arrested and executed for their crimes.

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Thorowgood: a London merchant; George Barnwell: apprentice to Thorowgood; Trueman: another apprentice to Thorowgood; Blunt: servant of Millwood; Barnwell: uncle of George; Maria: daughter of Thorowgood; Sarah Millwood: a lady of pleasure; Lucy: servant of Millwood Officers with their attendants, keeper of the prison, executioner and footmen (domestico)....