The Orphan Of China And Oroonoka

The Orphan of China and Oroonoka: A Tragedy is a play written by Arthur Murphy in 1759. The play is a combination of two separate tragedies, The Orphan of China and Oroonoka. The first tragedy, The Orphan of China, is based on a Chinese legend and tells the story of a young girl named Alinda who is adopted by the Emperor of China after her parents are killed. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue as Alinda navigates the treacherous court of the Emperor.The second tragedy, Oroonoka, is based on a novel by Aphra Behn and tells the story of an African prince who is sold into slavery in the West Indies. The play explores themes of race, identity, and the brutal realities of the slave trade as Oroonoka fights to regain his freedom.Murphy's play is a powerful exploration of two very different cultures and the challenges faced by those who are caught between them. The Orphan of China and Oroonoka: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed today.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.