Orlando Furioso
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| - | '''''Orlando furioso''''' ("The Frenzy of Orlando") is an Italian [[epic poem]] by [[Ludovico Ariosto]] which has exerted a wide influence on later culture. The earliest version appeared in 1516, although the poem was not published in its complete form until 1532. ''Orlando furioso'' is a continuation of [[Matteo Maria Boiardo]]'s unfinished epic ''[[Orlando innamorato]]'' ("Orlando in Love", published posthumously in 1495). The action takes place against the background of the war between [[Charlemagne]] and his Christian [[paladin]]s, and the [[Saracen]] army which is attempting to invade Europe. However, Ariosto has little concern for historical or geographical accuracy, and the poem wanders at will from [[Japan]] to the [[Hebrides]], as well as including many [[fantastical]] and [[magical]] elements, such as a trip to the [[moon]] and an array of fantastical [[creature]]s including the [[orc]] and the [[hippogriff]]. Many [[theme]]s are interwoven in its complicated, [[episode|episodic structure]], but the most important plots include the paladin Orlando's [[unrequited love]] for the [[pagan]] princess [[Angelica (character)|Angelica]], which develops into the [[amour fou|madness]] of the title; and the love between the female Christian warrior [[Bradamante]] and the pagan [[Ruggiero (character)|Ruggiero]], who are supposed to be the ancestors of Ariosto's patrons the [[d'Este]] family of [[Ferrara]]. | + | '''''Orlando furioso''''' ("The Frenzy of Orlando") is an Italian [[epic poem]] by [[Ludovico Ariosto]] which has exerted a wide influence on later culture. The earliest version appeared in 1516, although the poem was not published in its complete form until 1532. ''Orlando furioso'' is a continuation of [[Matteo Maria Boiardo]]'s unfinished epic ''[[Orlando innamorato]]'' ("Orlando in Love", published posthumously in 1495). The action takes place against the background of the war between [[Charlemagne]] and his Christian [[paladin]]s, and the [[Saracen]] army which is attempting to invade Europe. However, Ariosto has little concern for historical or geographical accuracy, and the poem wanders at will from [[Japan]] to the [[Hebrides]], as well as including many [[fantastical]] and [[magical]] elements, such as a trip to the [[moon]] and an array of fantastical [[creature]]s including the [[orc]] and the [[hippogriff]]. Many [[Theme (literature)|theme]]s are interwoven in its complicated, [[episode|episodic structure]], but the most important plots include the paladin Orlando's [[unrequited love]] for the [[pagan]] princess [[Angelica (character)|Angelica]], which develops into the [[amour fou|madness]] of the title; and the love between the female Christian warrior [[Bradamante]] and the pagan [[Ruggiero (character)|Ruggiero]], who are supposed to be the ancestors of Ariosto's patrons the [[d'Este]] family of [[Ferrara]]. |
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Orlando furioso ("The Frenzy of Orlando") is an Italian epic poem by Ludovico Ariosto which has exerted a wide influence on later culture. The earliest version appeared in 1516, although the poem was not published in its complete form until 1532. Orlando furioso is a continuation of Matteo Maria Boiardo's unfinished epic Orlando innamorato ("Orlando in Love", published posthumously in 1495). The action takes place against the background of the war between Charlemagne and his Christian paladins, and the Saracen army which is attempting to invade Europe. However, Ariosto has little concern for historical or geographical accuracy, and the poem wanders at will from Japan to the Hebrides, as well as including many fantastical and magical elements, such as a trip to the moon and an array of fantastical creatures including the orc and the hippogriff. Many themes are interwoven in its complicated, episodic structure, but the most important plots include the paladin Orlando's unrequited love for the pagan princess Angelica, which develops into the madness of the title; and the love between the female Christian warrior Bradamante and the pagan Ruggiero, who are supposed to be the ancestors of Ariosto's patrons the d'Este family of Ferrara.
