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The Orlando Furioso; Volume 3
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781147137408
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 9 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This is Volume 3 of the celebrated epic poem, The Orlando Furioso, by Ludovico Ariosto. First published in its complete form in 1532, the poem is a continuation of Matteo Maria Boiardo's unfinished romance Orlando Innamorato. The Orlando Furioso is a complex and sprawling work that weaves together multiple plotlines and characters, set against the backdrop of the war between Charlemagne's Christian forces and the Saracen army. The poem explores themes of love, war, chivalry, and madness, and is known for its imaginative storytelling, vivid imagery, and ironic humor. It remains a cornerstone of Italian literature and a vital work for understanding the Renaissance.
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