An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

The Sword of Castruccio Castrucani [from the Independent, Aug. 20]

Browning, Elizabeth Barrett. "The Sword of Castruccio Castrucani [from the Independent, Aug. 20]." New-York Saturday Press, September 11, 1860, 4.
Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract

Poem about a generous and great King who takes a sword that only one of pure intentions can wield. Browning praises him for helping to free Italy.