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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. 11 Sep. 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.