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The Martyr: A Tragedy is a play written by Mrs. Erskine Norton and published in 1848. The play is set in Rome during the reign of Emperor Diocletian and tells the story of a young Christian woman named Eudocia who is forced to choose between her faith and her love for a Roman... Read Full Overview

The Martyr: A Tragedy is a play written by Mrs. Erskine Norton and published in 1848. The play is set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and follows the story of a young Catholic girl named Mary, who is persecuted for her faith. Mary falls in love with a Protestant man named... Read Full Overview

In this compelling tragedy, Eliza Bland Erskine Norton explores themes of love, sacrifice, and political oppression. Set during the French revolution, The Martyr tells the story of a young woman who must choose between her love for a revolutionary and her loyalty to the crown.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

In this compelling tragedy, Eliza Bland Erskine Norton explores themes of love, sacrifice, and political oppression. Set during the French revolution, The Martyr tells the story of a young woman who must choose between her love for a revolutionary and her loyalty to the crown.

This... Read Full Overview