Publisher's Synopsis
Cleone: A Tragedy is a play written by Robert Dodsley in 1758. The play revolves around the life of Cleone, a young woman who is torn between her love for her husband, Emilius, and her duty to her father, who has arranged a marriage for her with another man. As the play progresses, Cleone is forced to make difficult decisions that ultimately lead to tragedy. The play is set in ancient Greece and explores themes of love, duty, and honor. It is considered a classic example of 18th-century tragedy and has been praised for its intricate plot and well-drawn characters. Overall, Cleone: A Tragedy is a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed today.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.
