The London Merchant

The London Merchant: Or The History Of George Barnwell is a play written by George Lillo and published in 1763. The play tells the story of George Barnwell, a young apprentice in London who is seduced by a woman named Millwood into stealing money from his employer. As the story unfolds, Barnwell becomes increasingly entangled in Millwood's web of deceit and crime, leading to tragic consequences for both of them.The play is known for its moralistic themes and its use of sentimentalism, a popular literary style at the time. It was also one of the first plays to focus on the lives of the working class in London, and it was widely popular among audiences at the time of its publication.In addition to its literary significance, The London Merchant: Or The History Of George Barnwell has also had a lasting impact on popular culture. It has been adapted into numerous films, operas, and other works of literature, and it continues to be studied and performed by scholars and theater companies around the world.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.