Ludovico Ariosto Libri

"... il Furioso è un libro unico nel suo genere e può – quasi direi deve – esser letto senza far riferimento a nessun altro libro precedente o seguente; è un universo a sé in cui si può viaggiare in lungo e in largo, entrare, uscire, perdercisi. ... Ariosto sembra un poeta limpido, ilare e senza problemi, eppure resta misterioso: nella sua ostinata maestria a costruire ottave su ottave sembra occupato soprattutto a nascondere se stesso. Egli è certo lontano dalla tragica profondità che avrà Cervantes, quando un secolo dopo, nel Don Chisciotte, compirà la dissoluzione della letteratura cavalleresca. Ma tra i pochi libri che si salvano, quando il curato e il barbiere dànno alle fiamme la biblioteca che ha condotto alla follia l'hidalgo della Mancia, c'è il Furioso..." Italo Calvino

The Orlando Furioso is a classic epic poem from the Italian Renaissance. It follows the adventures of the paladin Orlando as he battles monsters and engages in other acts of chivalry. This masterpiece of Italian literature is a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance poetry or epic literature.

A Translation Of The Inferno Of Dante Alighieri In English Verse, With Historical Notes And The Life Of Dante (1785) is a book that features a translation of Dante Alighieri's classic work, The Inferno, into English verse. The book also includes historical notes and the life of Dante, providing context and insight into the author's life and work. Originally published in 1785, this edition of the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Dante's work and its impact on literature and culture. The translation is faithful to the original text, while the historical notes and biography provide a deeper understanding of the author and his masterpiece.To Which Is Added, A Specimen Of A New Translation Of The Orlando Furioso Of Ariosto.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This epic poem by the Italian Renaissance writer Lodovico Ariosto has been called the greatest work of Italian literature. A continuation of the legend of the paladin Orlando, it combines elements of chivalric romance, epic adventure, and humanist philosophy.

This volume presents a translation of Dante Alighieri's famous work, The Inferno, into English verse. It also includes helpful notes and commentary to aid in understanding the text. In addition, the book features a sample of a new translation of The Orlando Furioso of Ariosto. This is a must-read for fans of classic literature.