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The Captives by John Gay is a play that was first performed in 1724. It is a comedy that satirizes the politics and society of the time. The play tells the story of two young lovers, Tom and Lucy, who are separated when Tom is captured by pirates and taken to a foreign land...

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...