Children of Darkness

By Edwin Justus Mayer

Book Overview

Drama / 9m, 1f / Int.

A splendidly raffish gallery of rogues inhabit Newgate Prison in the London of 1725. Besides the conniving jailkeeper, there are his daughter, who favors the prisoners according to their money, a titled scoundrel, a poet, a whining condemned man, and a family prisoner dressed in exquisite lace. There is savage humor in their strategems, and the whole makes a shocking picture of historical justice.

"A distinguished and beautifully written play ... Rare qualities of style, grace, wit and sardonic humor." - N. Y. Post

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0573607001
• ISBN13: 9780573607004
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Concord Theatricals
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"