The Bridal Of Salerno: A Romance In Six Cantos, With Other Poems And Notes (1845)

By John Lodge Ellerton

Book Overview

The Bridal of Salerno is a romantic poem composed of six cantos, written by John Lodge Ellerton and published in 1845. The poem is set in the medieval Italian city of Salerno and tells the story of a young couple, Alfonso and Bianca, who fall in love and plan to marry. However, their plans are disrupted by the arrival of a powerful and jealous nobleman who seeks to claim Bianca for himself.The poem is written in a lyrical style and is filled with vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants. In addition to The Bridal of Salerno, the book also contains several other poems by Ellerton, as well as extensive notes on the historical and cultural context of the work.Overall, The Bridal of Salerno is a beautifully crafted romantic poem that transports the reader to a bygone era of chivalry, love, and betrayal. It is a must-read for lovers of classical literature and those interested in the history and culture of medieval Italy.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: 1104908964
• ISBN13: 9781104908966
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"