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How Lisa Loved the King

by George Eliot

Level C1 · AdvancedHistoricalPoetry2 chapters
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About this book

In medieval Palermo, a young merchant’s daughter named Lisa becomes captivated by King Pedro of Aragon, embodying chivalry and heroism, as festive tournaments stir dreams of noble love and ideal devotion.

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02p. 7How Lisa loved the King.

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