Two Sinhala translations of plays by Hannah More. These are "Moses in the Bulrushes - A Sacred Drama" and "Joseph" by Hannah More. These were probably commisstoned by Alexander Johnston.
Translations of Hannah More Dramas
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- Dates of Creation[1819]
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- Language of MaterialEnglish Sinhala
- Physical Description2 volumes unbound, handwritten books
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Administrative / Biographical History
Hannah More, a well-known playwright and religious writer, met Alexander Johnston in 1819 and he asked for her plays to be translated into Cyngalese by Buddhist priests..
Acquisition Information
It is presumed these came to the Society through Alexander Johnston.
Custodial History
It is presumed these dramas were commissioned by Johnston and given to the Society by him.