“When we read of the desired smile being kissed by so great a lover, this one, who never shall be parted from me, kissed my mouth all trembling.”

About Francesca da Rimini

Historical Figure • Italian

Francesca da Rimini was a 13th-century Italian noblewoman, celebrated in history and literature for her tragic love affair. Born into the da Polenta family of Ravenna, she was married for political reasons to the...