Gherardo and Bianca: A Tale of Venice, in Two Cantos (1837)

Gherardo and Bianca: A Tale of Venice, in Two Cantos is a narrative poem written by Laurence Reynolds and published in 1837. The story is set in Venice and follows the love story of Gherardo, a young nobleman, and Bianca, a beautiful and virtuous maiden. The two meet and fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by the jealousy of Gherardo's cousin, who also desires Bianca. As the story unfolds, the characters navigate the treacherous waters of love, betrayal, and revenge, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion. The poem is written in a lyrical style with vivid descriptions of Venice's canals, palaces, and streets, capturing the city's unique atmosphere and beauty. Overall, Gherardo and Bianca is a romantic and thrilling tale that transports readers to the enchanting world of Venice in the 19th century.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.