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Author Voltaire, 1694-1778, author.

Title The Orphan of China : A Tragedy / Voltaire, Jean-Baptise Du Halde.

Publication Info. Dublin : Hercules, 1756.

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Description 1 online resource (71 pages).
Series Voltaire anthology
Voltaire anthology.
BiblioBoard Core module.
Note Original document: Book.
Summary Beginning in the 17th century, the lives and culture of the Chinese became increasingly interesting and popular throughout Europe. Adapting a play calledℓThe Orphan of Zhaoℓwritten by a playwright in the Yuan Dynasty into his now-classicℓThe Orphan of China, Voltaire added to this craze.
Note GMD: electronic resource.
Subject Genghis Khan, 1162-1227.
DRAMA / GENERAL
Added Author Du Halde, J.-B. (Jean-Baptiste), 1674-1743, translator.
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