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The Story Of Rimini: A Poem (1819)

The Story Of Rimini: A Poem (1819)

Hunt, Leigh

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Historical FiguresLiterary CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1104667363
ISBN13: 9781104667368
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Rimini is a narrative poem written by Leigh Hunt and published in 1819. The poem tells the tragic story of Paolo and Francesca, two lovers from Rimini who are caught in a forbidden love affair. The poem is based on a true story from Dante's Inferno and is set in medieval Italy.The poem begins with a description of the beautiful city of Rimini and its inhabitants. Paolo, a handsome and noble young man, falls in love with Francesca, the beautiful wife of his older and less attractive brother, Gianciotto. The two lovers begin a secret affair, but their love is discovered by Gianciotto, who kills them both in a fit of rage.Hunt's poem is known for its vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and its exploration of the themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. The poem also includes references to classical mythology and Dante's Inferno, making it a complex and layered work of literature.Overall, The Story of Rimini is a tragic and beautiful poem that explores the depths of human emotion and the consequences of forbidden love.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.

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