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The Siege of Corinth, A Poem: Parisina, A Poem is a collection of two epic poems written by the renowned British poet, Gordon, Lord Byron George. The first poem, The Siege of Corinth, is set in the ancient city of Corinth during the Ottoman Empire's siege of the city. The poem follows the story of a young woman named Francesca, who is caught in the midst of the siege and struggles to survive. The second poem, Parisina, is a tragic tale of love and betrayal set in medieval Italy. The poem tells the story of Parisina, the young wife of a duke, who falls in love with his illegitimate son. The two poems are characterized by Byron's signature style of romanticism, which combines vivid descriptions of nature with intense emotions and dramatic plot twists. The Siege of Corinth, A Poem: Parisina, A Poem was first published in 1818 and has since become a classic of English literature.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.