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The Orlando Furioso V1 (1858)

The Orlando Furioso V1 (1858)

Ariosto, Ludovico
Rose, William Stewart

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Fiction AnthologiesFrench HistoryGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 116581546X
ISBN13: 9781165815463
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 542
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Orlando Furioso V1 is a classic Italian epic poem written by Ludovico Ariosto in the early 16th century. The book is divided into 46 cantos and tells the story of various knights and their adventures in a fictionalized version of the medieval world. The main protagonist, Orlando, is a brave and chivalrous knight who is driven mad by his unrequited love for Angelica, a beautiful princess. Other notable characters include Ruggiero, a Saracen knight who converts to Christianity, and Bradamante, a female knight who fights alongside her lover Ruggiero. The poem is known for its intricate plotlines, fantastical elements, and vivid descriptions of battles and romantic encounters. It also explores themes such as love, honor, and loyalty, and contains elements of satire and social commentary. The edition of The Orlando Furioso V1 published in 1858 includes an introduction and notes by the translator, William Stewart Rose, as well as illustrations by Gustave Dor�����. This edition is considered a classic and has been widely studied and admired by scholars and readers alike.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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