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The Desert Island
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ISBN13: 9781023684347
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
“The Desert Island: A Dramatic Poem, in Three Acts†is a captivating theatrical work by Arthur Murphy, adapted from the original by Pietro Metastasio. Performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, this 18th-century play offers a compelling narrative experience through verse. Murphy's adaptation brings Metastasio's vision to the English stage, presenting a dramatic poem intended to enthrall audiences with its poetic language and engaging story. This edition allows readers to experience the drama and poetry that once resonated within the walls of Drury Lane, offering insight into the theatrical tastes of the period.
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