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Rinaldo ardito: Frammenti inediti pubblicati sul manoscritto originale
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ariosto, Lodovico, 1474-1533
- Language:
- Italian
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Rinaldo Ardito: Frammenti inediti pubblicati sul manoscritto originale da Ariosto" is a literary work written in the early 19th century. The text comprises unpublished fragments attributed to the renowned Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto, focusing on his lesser-known poem "Rinaldo Ardito," which is considered a continuation of his famous "Orlando Furioso." The exploration of themes such as heroism, identity, and the intricate dynamics of love and warfare likely permeate the verses, showcasing Ariosto's characteristic blend of adventure and romance. The opening of "Rinaldo Ardito" provides a historical context for the poem, discussing its discovery and the complexities surrounding its authorship and manuscript. Through a detailed preface, the editors explain the significance of the work, revealing Ariosto's intentions in crafting "Rinaldo Ardito" during the later years of his life. The initial verses introduce the character Feraguto, who experiences an accident leading to an encounter with a mysterious damsel, setting the stage for a tale of valor and romantic intrigue interwoven with mythological elements. This setup hints at the epic journey and the poetic style that readers can expect in the fragments that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net, in celebration of Distributed Proofreaders' 15th Anniversary, using images generously made available by The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/details/rinaldoarditofra00ariouoft).
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2015-10-25
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