Orlando Furioso; Volume 5

Orlando Furioso; Volume 5

John Hoole

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Estudios literarios: clásicos, primitivos y medievales
ISBN:
9781145492813
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This is Volume 5 of John Hoole’s English translation of Ludovico Ariosto’s epic poem, 'Orlando Furioso.' A cornerstone of Renaissance literature, 'Orlando Furioso' weaves together themes of love, war, chivalry, and madness in a sprawling narrative. The poem follows the adventures of Orlando (Roland), Charlemagne’s paladin, as he is driven to madness by unrequited love. Rich with fantastical elements, heroic battles, and intricate subplots, Ariosto’s masterpiece remains a captivating exploration of human nature and the ideals of courtly love. Hoole’s translation makes this classic accessible to a wider audience, preserving the poem’s original spirit and enduring appeal.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.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.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.

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