Griselda: A Dramatic Poem (1844)

By Friedrich Halm

Book Overview

Griselda: A Dramatic Poem is a literary work written by Friedrich Halm and first published in 1844. The book is a dramatic poem that tells the story of Griselda, a young and beautiful woman who is forced to marry a wealthy and powerful man named Gualtieri. Despite her love for him, Gualtieri tests Griselda's loyalty and obedience by subjecting her to a series of cruel and humiliating trials.As the story unfolds, Griselda's unwavering devotion to Gualtieri is put to the test as she endures a series of trials that include being forced to give up her children, being banished from her home, and ultimately being ordered to marry another man. Throughout it all, Griselda remains steadfast in her love and loyalty to Gualtieri, even in the face of his cruelty and betrayal.Written in poetic form, Griselda: A Dramatic Poem is a powerful exploration of the themes of love, loyalty, and the human condition. With its vivid imagery and compelling narrative, the book is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166587355
• ISBN13: 9781166587352
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"