ORLANDO FURIOSO and I CINQUE CANTI
by ARIOSTO, Lodovico
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Some of the impressions are weak, but most are quite presentable. Trimmed at the top close to the text and plate lines, affectin
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
First published in 1516, this classic Italian romantic epic influenced many later works including Spenser's THE FAERIE QUEENE and Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. The action takes place against the background of the war between Charlemagne and his Christian paladins and the Saracen army which is attempting to invade Europe. However, Ariosto has little concern for historical or geographical accuracy, and the poem wanders at will from Japan to the Hebrides, as well as including many fantastical and magical elements, such as a trip to the moon and an array of fantastical creatures including a gigantic sea monster called the orc and the hippogriff. The poem grew in popularity as well in size after Ariosto's death, increasing from 40 to 46 cantos in 1532 and finally to the finished form of 51 cantos.
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- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004548
- Title
- ORLANDO FURIOSO and I CINQUE CANTI
- Author
- ARIOSTO, Lodovico
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Some of the impressions are weak, but most are quite presentable. Trimmed at the top close to the text and plate lines, affectin
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Early Printing
- Publisher
- F. Valgrisi and N. Moretti
- Place of Publication
- Venice
- Date Published
- 1603
- Keywords
- Classics, Ariosto, Poetry, Early Printing, Early Printed Books
- Bookseller catalogs
- Woodcuts; 17th Century; Early Printed Books; Italian Literature;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
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