How Lisa Loved the King

By George Eliot
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Length34m

About this audiobook

Based on a classic tale, this narrative poem captures the exquisite pain of a young woman's silent, overwhelming love for a king. It creates a timeless portrait of devotion that transcends social rank, celebrating the nobility of a heart that loves without hope of return.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★ 3.3 (56)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1How Lisa loved the King.
2IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER

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