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Lalla Rookh is a famous 1817 narrative poem by Thomas Moore, an "Oriental romance" that tells the story of a Mughal princess traveling to meet her betrothed, the King of Bukhara, but falling in love with a poet in her entourage, Feramorz, who is secretly the king in disguise. The poem is famous for its lush, exotic setting, lyrical verse, and four embedded tales that explore themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, and it was a major work of 19th-century Romantic Orientalism, though its fame has since declined. Key elements of the poem: Frame narrative: The main story follows Lalla Rookh and her journey, with Feramorz entertaining her with stories. Embedded tales: The four stories sung by Feramorz are: "The Veiled Prophet of Khorassan," "Paradise and the Peri," "The Fire-Worshippers," and "The Light of the Harem". Central romance: Lalla Rookh falls for the poet Feramorz, only to discover he is her intended husband, Aliris, who disguised himself to test her love.