They hear a woman’s cry. Florante and Aladin run toward it.

The poem tells the story of two young lovers, Florante and Laura, who are separated by distance, social class, and family obligations. Florante, a prince from the kingdom of Albania, falls in love with Laura, a princess from the kingdom of Persia, while on a diplomatic mission to the Persian court. Despite their deep affection for each other, their love is forbidden by their families and social norms.