First published in 1659, Pharonnida is an epic poem written by the English poet William Chamberlayne. The poem tells the story of the queen Pharonnida and her quest for love and power, and features many vivid and imaginative scenes. A classic of 17th century English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.