The Blind Boy: A Melodrama, in Two Acts (1808)

The Blind Boy: A Melodrama, In Two Acts is a play written by James Kenney and first published in 1808. The story revolves around a young boy named Wilford who has been blind since birth. He lives with his mother and sister in poverty, struggling to make ends meet. However, their lives are turned upside down when a wealthy nobleman, Lord St. Clair, takes an interest in Wilford and offers to take him under his wing.As Wilford begins to adjust to his new life, he finds himself caught in the middle of a power struggle between Lord St. Clair and his scheming nephew, Sir William. Sir William is determined to inherit his uncle's fortune and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal, even if it means hurting Wilford and his family in the process.The Blind Boy is a classic melodrama, full of twists and turns, romance, and heartbreak. It explores themes of social class, greed, and the power of love and family. The play was popular in its time and has been revived numerous times over the years, cementing its place in the canon of English drama.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.