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Lifetime: 1703 - 1764 Passed: ≈ 260 years ago

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Robert Dodsley

Books by Robert Dodsley

Cleone. A Tragedy Cover image

Cleone. A Tragedy

Drama Tragedy
Love Power Tragedy Revenge Jealousy Friendship Medieval Greed Betrayal Wealth Deceit

Cleone is a tragedy in five acts by Robert Dodsley. It was first performed in 1758 and is based on the legend of Saint Genevieve. The play tells the story of Cleone, a young woman who is loved by two men, Varanes and Porphyrio. Varanes is a noble and...