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Orlando Innamorato
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781293221839
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Nov 2 2013
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Italian
Orlando Innamorato is an Italian epic poem written by Matteo Maria Boiardo in the late 15th century. A cornerstone of Renaissance literature, the poem blends Arthurian and Carolingian cycles, creating a vibrant tapestry of chivalry, love, and adventure. The narrative centers on Orlando (Roland), a paladin of Charlemagne, and his passionate pursuit of the beautiful Angelica, leading him on a series of fantastical quests and battles.
Boiardo's work, left unfinished at his death, was later revised and rewritten by Francesco Berni in the 16th century. Berni's version, while maintaining the core narrative, infused the poem with a more playful and satirical tone. Orlando Innamorato remains a significant work, influencing later masterpieces such as Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, and offering a captivating glimpse into the imaginative world of the Italian Renaissance.
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