The Story Of Rimini: A Poem (1819)

by Leigh Hunt

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104667363
• ISBN13: 9781104667368
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"