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Thomas Otway - Venice Preserved: "Justice is lame as well as blind, amongst us."
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The life of Thomas Otway reveals a journey from aspiring actor to celebrated playwright, despite early setbacks. After leaving Oxford, he briefly acted under Aphra Behn before shifting to writing. His notable works include the tragic masterpieces "The Orphan" and "Venice Preserv'd," which garnered acclaim. However, success was fleeting, and he faced severe poverty in his final years. Otway's contributions to English literature remain significant, even as he died at 33, buried in St. Clement Danes churchyard.
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- Title
- Thomas Otway - Venice Preserved: "Justice is lame as well as blind, amongst us."
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Otway
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 78
- ISBN13
- 9781787373044
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The life of Thomas Otway reveals a journey from aspiring actor to celebrated playwright, despite early setbacks. After leaving Oxford, he briefly acted under Aphra Behn before shifting to writing. His notable works include the tragic masterpieces "The Orphan" and "Venice Preserv'd," which garnered acclaim. However, success was fleeting, and he faced severe poverty in his final years. Otway's contributions to English literature remain significant, even as he died at 33, buried in St. Clement Danes churchyard.