Hero And Leander

Hero and Leander: A Tragedy is a play written by Martin Schutze and first published in 1908. The play is based on the ancient Greek myth of Hero and Leander, which tells the story of two young lovers who are separated by a treacherous sea. In Schutze's version of the tale, Hero is a priestess of Aphrodite who falls in love with Leander, a young man from the opposite side of the Hellespont. Despite the dangers of their forbidden love, the two continue to meet in secret and plan to run away together. However, their plans are thwarted when a stormy night causes Leander to drown while attempting to swim across the sea to Hero's side. Devastated by his death, Hero takes her own life by throwing herself into the sea. Schutze's play explores themes of love, tragedy, and the power of fate. It is a poignant retelling of a classic myth that has captivated audiences for centuries.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.