The Orlando Furioso

<p>The Orlando Furioso by L. Ariosto is a celebrated epic poem of the Italian Renaissance a cornerstone of Western literature. First published in its complete form in 1532 it continues to captivate readers with its intricate plot memorable characters and rich tapestry of chivalry love and war.</p> <p>This epic narrates the adventures of Orlando (Roland) Charlemagne's paladin and numerous other characters interweaving tales of love magic and heroic deeds. Ariosto's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery bring to life a world of knights damsels and fantastical creatures making The Orlando Furioso a timeless masterpiece that remains as enchanting today as it was centuries ago. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of the epic form and the imaginative spirit of the Renaissance.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>