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The Orlando Furioso by Lodovico Ariosto

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Book name: The Orlando Furioso (2024)
Category: Adventure
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Language: Italian
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1516, midnight
"The Orlando Furioso" is an epic poem that tells the story of Orlando, a knight who falls madly in love with a pagan princess. His unrequited love drives him to madness, causing him to abandon his knightly duties and wander aimlessly. The poem also includes various subplots involving other knights and their adventures, including battles with monsters and sorcerers, quests for magical artifacts, and romantic entanglements. The work is known for its complex structure, richly detailed descriptions, and vividly drawn characters. The 5933rd greatest book of all time

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Lodovico Ariosto

Lodovico Ariosto

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