Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-08-17 Public domain in the USA. 190 Otway, Thomas 1652 1685 Noel, Roden 1834 1894 Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley Thomas Otway The Best Plays of the Old Dramatists Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Best Plays of the Old Dramatists: Thomas Otway" is a collection of plays written in the late 19th century, featuring the works of the playwright Thomas Otway, edited by Havelock Ellis. This anthology offers a glimpse into the dramatic artistry of Otway, whose works are known for their emotional intensity and exploration of human passions. The collection includes notable plays such as "Don Carlos," "The Orphan," "The Soldier's Fortune," and "Venice Preserved," providing a rich context for readers interested in the evolution of English drama. The opening of this anthology presents insights into Otway's life and the tumultuous historical backdrop of the Restoration period, marked by both artistic rebirth and moral decline. The editor discusses Otway’s struggles, his passionate but ultimately unfulfilled personal relationships, particularly with actress Mrs. Barry, and his short-lived career, reflecting on how these elements shaped his tragic narratives. Additionally, it sets the stage for "Don Carlos," where themes of ambition, love, and court intrigue unfold amongst characters navigating their troubled fates under the shadow of absolute power. This portion emphasizes the emotional weight of Otway's characters, particularly his beleaguered heroes and their passionate dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46605/46605-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English drama -- 17th century Otway, Thomas, 1652-1685 PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 1118871 2025-07-18T16:41:25.318973 text/html 1122650 2024-10-24T09:59:57 text/html 967018 2025-07-18T16:42:08.229746 application/epub+zip 985446 2025-07-18T16:41:37.927870 application/epub+zip 406007 2025-07-18T16:41:31.639930 application/epub+zip 4730301 2025-07-18T16:42:20.216683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5122935 2025-07-18T16:41:57.596766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1334790 2022-09-21T07:50:43.585213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 745802 2025-07-18T16:41:20.393940 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 725943 2024-10-24T09:59:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17909 2025-07-18T16:42:20.455647 application/rdf+xml 10762 2025-07-18T16:41:31.944900 image/jpeg 2128 2025-07-18T16:41:31.798898 image/jpeg 930806 2025-07-18T16:41:25.638906 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia