Lodovico AriostoBiography · Classics·1474–1533
L' Orlando furioso
Synopsis
Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem continues the tale of Orlando, a knight driven to madness by love. This sprawling adventure follows his and other knights' quests during the time of Charlemagne, filled with battles, magic, and chivalric romance. It's a foundational work of Italian literature that has inspired countless stories.
How it reads
Prose complexity 10/10