Orlando Innamorato

Synopsis

Orlando Innamorato ([orˈlando innamoˈraːto]; known in English as "Orlando in Love"; in Italian titled "Orlando innamorato" as the "I" is never capitalized) is an epic poem written by the Italian Renaissance author Matteo Maria Boiardo. The poem is a romance concerning the heroic knight Orlando (Roland). It was published between 1483 (first two books) and 1495 (third book published separately, first complete edition).

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Details

Type

Book

Release date

January 1, 1483

Genres

chivalric romance

Created by

Matteo Maria Boiardo

Countries

Italy

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