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Erinna: A Tragedy is a play written by John Gurdon and published in 1903. The play is set in ancient Greece and tells the tragic story of Erinna, a young woman who falls in love with a man named Cleon. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses, and they are forced to keep their relationship a secret. When Cleon is accused of a crime he did not commit, Erinna must make a difficult decision to save him. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of societal expectations. Gurdon's writing style is poetic and evocative, transporting the reader to ancient Greece and immersing them in the world of Erinna and Cleon. Overall, Erinna: A Tragedy is a poignant and powerful play that will resonate with readers who appreciate classic literature and timeless themes.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.