Classic and Contemporary Poetry

MARINO FALIERO, DOGE OF VENICE; AN HISTORICAL TRAGEDY, by GEORGE GORDON BYRON                Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Is not the messenger returned?
Last Line: The gory head rolls down the giant steps!
Alternate Author Name(s): Byron, Lord; Byron, 6th Baron
Subject(s): Capital Punishment; Conspiracy; Falier, Marino (1274-1355); Venice, Italy