Orpheus And Eurydice, A Grecian Tragedy: Plato's Version (1901) - Paperbackby John Jr. Pennie (Author) ""Orpheus and Eurydice, A Grecian Tragedy: Plato's Version"" is a book written by John Pennie Jr. and published in 1901. The book is a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, as told by the philosopher Plato. The story follows Orpheus, a legendary musician, and his wife Eurydice, who dies on their wedding day. Orpheus, devastated by his loss, descends into the underworld to try and bring Eurydice back to life.