Bride Of Palencia: A Poem (1837)

""The Bride of Palencia"" is a narrative poem written by Frank Hall Standish in 1837. The poem tells the story of a young woman named Inez, who is forced to marry a wealthy nobleman named Don Garcia against her will. Inez is deeply in love with her childhood sweetheart, Alonzo, but her father has promised her to Don Garcia in exchange for political favors.As Inez prepares for her wedding day, she is filled with dread and sorrow at the thought of marrying a man she does not love. Alonzo, who is also in love with Inez, tries to convince her to run away with him, but she refuses, not wanting to bring shame to her family.On the day of the wedding, Inez is filled with despair as she walks down the aisle. However, as she reaches Don Garcia, she suddenly collapses and dies. It is revealed that Inez had taken poison rather than marry a man she did not love.The poem is a tragic tale of love and sacrifice, highlighting the societal pressures and expectations placed upon women in the 19th century. Standish's vivid descriptions and use of imagery create a haunting and emotional narrative that explores themes of love, duty, and honor.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.