Project Gutenberg 2007-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 234 Eliot, George 1819 1880 Evans, Mary Anne Cross, Marian Evans Evans, Marian Cross, Mary Ann Lewes, M. E. (Marian Evans) Lewes, Marian Evans How Lisa Loved the King Transcribed from the 1884 D. Lothrop and Company edition by David Price "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.) Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Poetry PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Historical Novels Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 62334 2025-06-09T03:33:01.734629 text/html 58748 2007-03-13T18:41:45 text/html 356326 2007-03-13T18:45:29 text/html application/zip 373013 2025-06-09T03:33:04.694630 application/epub+zip 368351 2025-06-09T03:33:02.238636 application/epub+zip 92852 2025-06-09T03:33:01.948644 application/epub+zip 406366 2025-06-09T03:33:06.396633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392449 2025-06-09T03:33:04.036611 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121817 2022-09-10T04:17:42.175425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49472 2025-06-09T03:33:01.510637 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49297 2007-03-13T18:45:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20405 2007-03-13T18:45:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18503 2025-06-09T03:33:06.535587 application/rdf+xml 19847 2025-06-09T03:33:02.036631 image/jpeg 3067 2025-06-09T03:33:01.991618 image/jpeg 359674 2025-06-09T03:33:01.759631 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia