Author
Matteo Maria Boiardo
1440-1494
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Books by Matteo Maria Boiardo
The Orlando Innamorato
"The Orlando Innamorato" by Matteo Maria Boiardo is an epic poem published between 1483 and 1495. The beautiful Angelica arrives at Charlemagne's court, sparking a chaotic pursuit by love-struck knights, especially the heroic Orlando and Rinaldo. Through magical fountains that reverse affections, besieged fortresses, and furious duels, the tale weaves between romantic quests and epic battles as Saracen armies invade France. Left unfinished when war engulfed Italy, this Renaissance masterwork inspired Ariosto's famous continuation, "Orlando Furioso."
Orlando innamorato
"Orlando innamorato" by Matteo Maria Boiardo is a chivalric poem written beginning in 1476. The work follows Orlando, the legendary paladin of Charlemagne's court, as he abandons reason and duty when he falls desperately in love with Angelica, a beautiful princess from the East. Through duels, magic, and romantic rivalries, the poem blends Carolingian epic tradition with Arthurian romance. Written in ottava rima, this unfinished masterpiece later inspired Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso" and introduced timeless characters driven by universal human desires.