From The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts by Thomas Otway

To the great merit of Miss O'Neil, in Monimia, we are indebted for the revival of this tragedy, which was originally played at the Duke's Theatre, in 1680; and long kept possession of the stage. The language of this play is poetical and tender, and the incidents affecting; but, amidst many beauties, there is great inconsistency (1). Dr. Johnson observes,--"This is one of the few pieces that has pleased for almost a century, through all the vicissitudes of dramatic fashion. Of this play, nothing new can easily be said. It is a domestic tragedy, drawn from middle life:--its whole power is upon the affections; for it is not written with much comprehension of thought, or elegance of expression. But, if the heart is interested, many other beauties may be wanting; yet not be missed." (1) Many readers will, probably, exclaim with the critic, when he first saw it,--"Oh! what an infinite deal of mischief would a farthing rush-light have prevented!"

Remarks Monologue from The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage. A Tragedy, in Five Acts

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