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100	1		_aEliot, George, _d1819-1880
245	1	0	_aHow Lisa Loved the King
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-03-13
508			_aTranscribed from the 1884 D. Lothrop and Company edition by David Price
520			_a"How Lisa Loved the King" by George Eliot is a narrative poem written during the late 19th century. The poem transports readers to a historical setting in Sicily, where themes of unrequited love and chivalry play a central role. Through the lens of a young girl named Lisa, the poem explores her profound admiration for King Pedro of Aragon and the emotional turmoil that ensues from her lofty affections. The story follows Lisa, a gentle and modest daughter of a wealthy trader, who falls deeply in love with King Pedro during a grand festival in Palermo. Despite her family's hopes for her to marry an honorable man, Lisa's heart yearns for the king—a figure of noble strength and greatness. As Lisa's love grows, so does her despair when she believes her feelings can never be reciprocated. However, her plight reaches the king indirectly through a singer named Minuccio, who conveys Lisa's passionate message. Upon learning of her suffering, King Pedro is moved by her love and vows to honor her, ultimately bringing joy and recognition to Lisa's devotion. The narrative culminates in a celebration of love that transcends class, showcasing both chivalric ideals and the power of genuine affection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20813
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