The London Merchant: Or the History of George Barnwell (1763)

The London Merchant: Or The History Of George Barnwell is a play written by George Lillo in 1763. The play tells the story of a young apprentice named George Barnwell who is taken advantage of by a prostitute named Millwood. She convinces him to steal money from his employer to support her lavish lifestyle. As the story unfolds, George becomes increasingly desperate and ultimately commits murder in an attempt to cover up his theft. The play explores themes of temptation, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It was widely popular in its time and is considered a classic example of 18th-century sentimental drama.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.