Philoctetes in Lemnos. a Drama in Three Acts. to Which Is Prefixed a Green Room Scene Exhibiting a Sketch of the Present Theatrical Taste

<p><i>Philoctetes in Lemnos</i> by Thomas Monro offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the theatrical world of the late 18th century. This drama in three acts presents a unique adaptation of the Philoctetes myth exploring themes of abandonment suffering and the enduring power of the human spirit. The play is prefaced by a lively Green Room Scene providing a satirical sketch of the contemporary theatrical landscape and offering sharp commentary on the tastes and preferences of audiences and theater managers of the time.</p> <p>Inscribed to the managers of Covent-Garden and Drury-Lane Theatres Monro's work not only reimagines a classic tale but also engages in a dialogue with the theatrical conventions and expectations of his era. This edition offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in classical adaptations 18th-century drama and the history of theatrical taste.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>