'Would sing as finely to this suffering child, / As at the court where princes on him smiled.'
Title
'Would sing as finely to this suffering child, / As at the court where princes on him smiled.'
Alt Text Description
Grayscale illustration of a young woman laying in a bed under a window while a man plays violin for her.
Description
The court musician, Minuccio, sings for Lisa in hopes of curing her despair. After, Lisa tells Minuccio of her love for the king—and that death is her only hope for consolation.
Illustrator
Unknown
Contributor
Woodward, John Douglas (1846-1924), border designer
Publisher
George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org
Date
1888
Rights
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Work Illustrated
How Lisa Loved the King (Poetry)
Citation
Unknown, 'Would sing as finely to this suffering child, / As at the court where princes on him smiled.', George Eliot Illustrations Gallery, George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/83474
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