Rinaldo ardito: Frammenti inediti pubblicati sul manoscritto originale

Name: Rinaldo ardito: Frammenti inediti pubblicati sul manoscritto originale
Author: Lodovico Ariosto

By Lodovico Ariosto

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A volume presents previously unpublished poetic fragments attributed to a major Renaissance epic poet, consisting of incomplete cantos that recount the adventures and affections of a chivalric hero. An extended prefatory essay traces the manuscript's discovery, uncertain transmission, provenance in private collections, paleographic challenges, and scholarly debate about authenticity and its relation to the poet's larger epic; the surviving passages show stylistic affinities with the mature work and occasional allusions to contemporary events, but remain fragmentary, corrupted in places, and open to editorial reconstruction.

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Lodovico Ariosto

Lodovico Ariosto (1474-1533) was an Italian poet and playwright, best known for his epic poem "Orlando Furioso." This seminal work, first published in 1516, is celebrated for its imaginative narrative and complex characters, blending chivalric romance with elements of fantasy and adventure. Ariosto's writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and innovative use of the ottava rima verse form. In addition to "Orlando Furioso," he contributed significantly to Italian literature through his letters and other poetic works, which reflect the cultural and political landscape of the Renaissance. His influence extends beyond literature, impacting the arts and shaping the narrative tradition in Europe.