The Lady Of Lipari: A Poem In Three Cantos (1875) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165593736)

The Lady of Lipari is a long poem in three cantos, written anonymously and published in 1875. The poem tells the story of a young woman named Eudora, who lives on the island of Lipari in the Mediterranean Sea. Eudora is beautiful and kind, but she is also the victim of a prophecy that foretells her death at the hands of her own people.Despite this prophecy, Eudora falls in love with a young man named Alonzo, who is from a rival island. Their love is forbidden, but they continue to meet in secret. Meanwhile, a group of Eudora's people plot to kill her, believing that her death will bring them good fortune.In the end, Eudora is betrayed by someone she trusts and is killed by her own people. Alonzo is heartbroken and vows to avenge her death. The poem ends with a message about the dangers of superstition and the importance of love and forgiveness.The Lady of Lipari is written in a romantic and lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the island's landscape and the characters' emotions. It is a tragic tale of love and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a Mediterranean island steeped in ancient mythology and superstition.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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1165593734
ISBN-13: 9781165593736
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 150
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d