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Fairy Tales & Folklore

Orlando Furioso

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Lodovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection.

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About Orlando Furioso

"Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto is an epic poem published in its complete form in 1532. This sweeping tale unfolds during the war between Charlemagne's Christian paladins and invading Saracen forces. The story follows multiple interwoven plots: the knight Orlando's destructive descent into madness after his beloved Angelica elopes with another, and the romance between warrior Bradamante and Saracen Ruggiero. Featuring sorcerers, sea monsters, flying horses, and even a journey to the Moon, this vast work blends chivalric ideals with fantasy, humor, and tragedy.
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Orlando Furioso — LibriVox recording, 28 h 25 min in 47 sections.

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  • Roland, Romances
  • Knights and knighthood, Poetry

Quick answers

Who wrote Orlando Furioso?

Orlando Furioso was written by Lodovico Ariosto.

What genre is Orlando Furioso?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Orlando Furioso free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Orlando Furioso?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 28 h 25 min.

What books are similar to Orlando Furioso?

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