Philibert

Philibert: A Poetical Romance is a novel written by Thomas Colley Grattan and published in 1822. The story follows the titular character, Philibert, a young French nobleman who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Adeline. However, their love is forbidden as Adeline is already betrothed to another man. Despite this, Philibert persists in his pursuit of Adeline, leading to a series of dramatic events that test their love and loyalty to each other.The novel is written in verse and features a range of poetic styles, including sonnets, ballads, and epic poems. Grattan’s use of language and imagery creates a vivid and romantic atmosphere, transporting readers to the world of 18th-century France.Philibert: A Poetical Romance is a classic example of Romantic literature, exploring themes of love, passion, and the struggle against societal norms. It remains a beloved work of literature to this day, and is a must-read for fans of poetry and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.