{"product_id":"fatal-curiosity-george-lillo-9781104055356","title":"Fatal Curiosity: A True Tragedy Of Three Acts (1737)","description":"Fatal Curiosity: A True Tragedy Of Three Acts is a play written by George Lillo in 1737. The play tells the story of a family who falls victim to their own curiosity and greed. The main character, Walter, is a prosperous merchant who becomes obsessed with the idea of finding buried treasure. His wife, sons, and daughter all become involved in his quest, leading to a tragic outcome. The play explores themes of greed, family relationships, and the consequences of our actions. It is considered a classic example of 18th-century domestic tragedy and has been adapted into various forms, including operas and films. Lillo's play is a cautionary tale that warns against the dangers of unchecked curiosity and the pursuit of wealth at any cost.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Lillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 110405535X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781104055356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.13d","brand":"George Lillo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48438140600575,"sku":"9781104055356","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c757cd08-1a55-4de7-a57c-4fe83aae3154.jpg?v=1777169093","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fatal-curiosity-george-lillo-9781104055356","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}