The Orlando Furioso & Its Predecessor

"The Orlando Furioso & Its Predecessor" is a scholarly examination of the evolution of the Italian chivalric epic, focusing on the transition from Matteo Maria Boiardo's "Orlando Innamorato" to Ludovico Ariosto's masterpiece, "Orlando Furioso". E.W. Edwards provides a detailed analysis of how Ariosto refined and transformed the narrative threads established by his predecessor to create one of the most influential poems in Western literature.This work explores the historical and cultural context of the Italian Renaissance, tracing the development of themes such as love, honor, and madness within the framework of the romantic epic. Edwards delves into the structural differences between the two works, highlighting Ariosto's innovative use of irony, his sophisticated narrative technique, and his masterful command of the ottava rima. By contrasting the rugged, unfinished energy of Boiardo with the polished brilliance of Ariosto, the author illuminates the artistic peak of the chivalric tradition.For students of European literature and scholars of classical poetry, this volume offers essential insights into the creative process behind "Orlando Furioso". It serves as a valuable guide for understanding the continuity and disruption inherent in the literary transition from the 15th to the 16th century, cementing the status of these epic poems as cornerstones of the humanistic tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 190, Paperback, Tradd Street Press