Marino Faliero Doge of Venice: An Historical Tragedy and the Prophecy of Dante a Poem (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417954957)

""Marino Faliero Doge Of Venice"" is a historical tragedy and poem written by Lord Byron George Gordon. The book tells the story of Marino Faliero, who was the Doge of Venice in the 14th century. The play depicts Faliero's downfall as he plots to overthrow the Venetian government, leading to his execution. The book also includes a prophecy by Dante, which is said to have predicted Faliero's fate. Throughout the poem, Byron explores themes of power, betrayal, and revenge, as well as the corrupt nature of politics and the consequences of seeking power. The book is a classic work of literature and a must-read for anyone interested in historical tragedies, poetry, or the history of Venice.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.

Author: George Gordon Byron, Lord George Gordon Byron
ISBN-10: 1417954957
ISBN-13: 9781417954957
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d