Rosamund Queen Of The Lombards

""Rosamund Queen of the Lombards"" is a historical novel written by Algernon Charles Swinburne. The book is set in the 8th century and follows the story of Rosamund, a beautiful and ambitious woman who becomes the queen of the Lombards after marrying the king. The novel depicts the political and social turmoil of the Lombard kingdom, including the conflicts between the Lombards and the Franks, the rise of the papacy, and the struggle for power between the nobility and the common people. Through Rosamund's story, Swinburne explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, as well as the role of women in medieval society. The novel is written in a poetic and lyrical style, characteristic of Swinburne's literary works. Overall, ""Rosamund Queen of the Lombards"" is a captivating historical fiction that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of medieval Italy.ROSAMUND. I am yet alive to question if I live And wonder what may ever bid me die. But live I will, being yet not dead with thee, Father. Thou knowest in Paradise my heart. I feel thy kisses breathing on my lips, Whereto the dead cold relic of thy face Was pressed at bidding of thy slayer last night.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.