The Orlando Innamorato by Matteo Maria Boiardo

"The Orlando Innamorato" by Matteo Maria Boiardo is an epic poem published between 1483 and 1495. The beautiful Angelica arrives at Charlemagne's court, sparking a chaotic pursuit by love-struck knights, especially the heroic Orlando and Rinaldo. Through magical fountains that reverse affections, besieged fortresses, and furious duels, the tale weaves between romantic quests and epic battles as Saracen armies invade France. Left unfinished when war engulfed Italy, this Renaissance masterwork inspired Ariosto's famous continuation, "Orlando Furioso." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Boiardo, Matteo Maria, 1441?-1494
Adapter Berni, Francesco, 1498?-1535
Translator Rose, William Stewart, 1775-1843
Title The Orlando Innamorato
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Innamorato
Credits Produced by Kathleen Ethington
Reading Level Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Roland (Legendary character) -- Romances
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Translations into English
Subject Epic poetry, Italian -- Adaptations
Category Text
eBook-No. 57869
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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