The Author

George Lillo, an English playwright and tragedian, was born on February 3, 1691 in Moorfields, or Moorgate, in the City of London. He was also a partner in his father's goldsmith's and jewellery business. Between 1730 and 1739 he wrote at least eight plays. Lillo died at age 48, on September 4, 1739, in Rotherhithe, London.

The Work

Silvia; or, The Country Burial (1731)    >>>

The London Merchant: or, The History of George Barnwell (1731)    >>>

The Christian Hero (1735)    >>>

Fatal Curiosity: a True Tragedy of three acts (1737)    >>>

Marina: a Play of three acts (1738)    >>>

Elmerick: or, Justice Triumphant (publ. 1740)    >>>

Britannia and Batavia: a Masque (publ. 1740)    >>>

Arden of Feversham. An Historical Tragedy (publ. 1762)    >>>

Appendix

George Lillo (Wikipedia)

Sources/Colophon