The Captives is a novel written by John Gay. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Damon and Delia. Damon is the son of a wealthy merchant, while Delia is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall in love and plan to marry. However, Damon's father disapproves of the match and forces Damon to marry another woman.Delia is heartbroken and decides to run away from home...
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