Balaustion's Adventure

"Balaustion's Adventure" is a long poem by Robert Browning which carries historic significance. Set after the defeat of the Athenian campaign on Sicily in 413 BC it follows a group of refugees from Rhodes who board on a ship that goes for Athens. However, the pirate attack forces them to try finding shelter at Athens' enemy Syracuse and a girl called Balaustion might just be the one who can save them.