This is an acting edition of "Paul Clifford; the Highwayman of 1770," a drama in three acts adapted from the novel by Edward Lytton Bulwer. This edition, printed from the acting copy, includes remarks, biographical information, and critical analysis. Benjamin Webster's adaptation brings Bulwer's narrative to the stage, focusing on themes of social justice, criminality, and redemption in 18th-century England. This play offers a glimpse into the theatrical adaptations of popular literature and the performance traditions of the time.
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