Narrative poem · 1824

The Improvisatrice

by Letitia Elizabeth Landon (L.E.L.)

An Italian poet-improvisatrice tells her own story of art, song and an unhappy love for Lorenzo, with the songs and tales she sings along the way as their own sections.

Contents · 17 parts

• The Improvisatrice (I)about 140 lines
• Sappho's Song20 lines
• The Improvisatrice (II)58 lines
• A Moorish Romanceabout 190 lines
• The Improvisatrice (III)about 120 lines
• The Charmed Cupabout 160 lines
• The Improvisatrice (IV)74 lines
• The Hindoo Girl's Song22 lines
• The Improvisatrice (V)4 lines
• The Indian Brideabout 100 lines
• The Improvisatrice (VI)about 130 lines
• Song (Farewell! we shall not meet again)44 lines
• The Improvisatrice (VII)14 lines
• Leades and Cydippeabout 140 lines
• The Improvisatrice (VIII)about 150 lines
• Lorenzo's Historyabout 110 lines
• The Improvisatrice (IX)95 lines

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