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Jerusalem Delivered: An Heroic Poem; Volume 2
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781141297207
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 1 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Jerusalem Delivered, by Torquato Tasso, translated by John Hoole, is an epic poem that recounts a highly fictionalized version of the First Crusade, during which Christian knights battle Muslims to take Jerusalem. This second volume continues the sweeping narrative, filled with heroic deeds, romantic entanglements, and supernatural events. Tasso's work, originally written in Italian, is presented here in English translation, bringing the richness of Renaissance literature to a wider audience. The poem explores themes of love, duty, and religious conflict against the backdrop of the Crusades, offering a dramatic and imaginative depiction of a pivotal moment in history.
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