Pompilia and Her Poet

By Harriet Gaylord

Book Overview

Pompilia and Her Poet is a book written by Harriet Gaylord that tells the story of a young woman named Pompilia who lived in Italy during the 17th century. The book is based on a true story and is written in the form of a novel. Pompilia was forced into a loveless marriage with an abusive man named Count Guido Franceschini. Despite the abuse, Pompilia remained faithful to her husband and tried to make the marriage work. However, Guido became increasingly violent and eventually plotted to kill Pompilia. Pompilia's story is told through the eyes of her poet, Robert Browning, who was inspired by her tragic life and wrote a famous poem about her. The book explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time. Gaylord's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and she brings the characters to life with vivid detail. The book is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or poetry, and offers a unique perspective on a little-known story from the past.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: 1417998075
• ISBN13: 9781417998074
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"