Orlando Furioso, Part One by Ludovico Ariosto

Orlando Furioso, Part One

Orlando Furioso #1

Ludovico Ariosto with Barbara Reynolds (Translator)

832 pages first pub 1516 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous challenging fast-paced
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One of the greatest epic poems of the Italian Renaissance, Orlando Furioso is an intricate tale of love and enchantment set at the time of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne's conflict with the Moors. When Count Orlando returns to France from Cath...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 66%
funny 66%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.98

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