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“When gratitude o'erflows the swelling heart, and breathes in free and uncorrupted praise for benefits received, propitious heaven takes such acknowledgment as fragrant incense, and doubles all its blessings.”

Quote by George Lillo

Book:Fatal curiosity, a tragedy. Marina, a play. Elmerick; or, Justice triumphant, a tragedy. Britannia and Batavia, a masque. Arden of Feversham, a tragedy

Work

Fatal curiosity, a tragedy. Marina, a play. Elmerick; or, Justice triumphant, a tragedy. Britannia and Batavia, a masque. Arden of Feversham, a tragedy

This work is a tragedy that delves into the perils of unchecked curiosity, its impact on characters, and the resulting tragic outcomes. more

Author

George Lillo, a renowned playwright from England, was born on February 3, 1691, and passed away on September 4, 1739. His works had a profound impact on 18th-century English drama, particularly his tragedy 'Isabella,' which is considered a milestone in the history of English drama. more

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