Elfrida is a dramatic poem written by William Mason in 1752. The poem is modeled after ancient Greek tragedy and tells the story of Elfrida, a Saxon queen who falls in love with the warrior Athelwold. However, Athelwold is already betrothed to Elfrida's friend and lady-in-waiting, Edith. Elfrida is consumed by her passion for Athelwold and convinces him to elope with her. The two are eventually caught and punished for their disobedience. The poem...