
A sweeping tale of knights, enchanted forests, and impossible love unfolds across Europe and beyond, where heroic deeds clash with the whims of fate. The story follows the celebrated warrior Orlando, whose devotion to the radiant Angelica drives him on daring campaigns from the Pyrenees to distant lands, only to be torn apart when his beloved is taken from him. As his heart shatters, Orlando’s brilliance gives way to a wild fury that threatens both his honor and the realms he defends.
Interwoven with his saga are the adventures of his cousin Rinaldo, the valiant paladin Bradamante, and a host of other colorful figures, each pursuing their own quests for glory, honor, and love. Their paths cross in enchanted woods, fierce battles, and courtly intrigues, creating a tapestry of chivalry, magic, and human longing that captures the restless spirit of the age.
Language
it
Duration
~25 hours (1485K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Liber Liber (http://www.liberliber.it), with extensive corrections and HTML version by Barbara Magni.
Release date
2003-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1474–1533
Best known for the dazzling epic Orlando Furioso, this Renaissance poet mixed chivalric adventure, wit, and sharp observations about love and power. His writing helped shape Italian literature and still feels lively centuries later.
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