The Story Of Rimini

The Story of Rimini is a narrative poem written by Leigh Hunt and first published in 1819. The poem tells the story of the ill-fated love affair between Francesca da Rimini, daughter of Guido da Polenta, and Paolo Malatesta, the brother of her husband, Gianciotto Malatesta.The poem is set in medieval Italy and is based on a true story. Francesca and Paolo fall in love while reading together, but their affair is discovered by Gianciotto, who kills them both in a fit of rage.Hunt's poem is known for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters, as well as for its exploration of the themes of love, passion, and betrayal. The poem is written in a romantic style and features many allusions to classical literature and mythology.The Story of Rimini was well-received by critics and helped establish Hunt's reputation as a poet. It has been praised for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth, and has been compared to the works of Lord Byron and John Keats.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.