Orlando Furioso
Orlando Furioso, published in its final form in 1532, is the great chivalric epic of the Italian Renaissance, written by Ludovico Ariosto for the Este court of Ferrara as a continuation of Boiardo's Orlando Innamorato. Against the background of Charlemagne's war with the Saracen king Agramante, it follows the paladin Orlando, driven mad by his love for the elusive Angelica, the warrior maiden Bradamante and her beloved Ruggiero, ancestors of the Este, and dozens of knights, ladies, sorcerers and monsters through forty-six cantos of interwoven adventure, including Astolfo's flight to the moon to recover Orlando's wits. William Stewart Rose's verse translation, made between 1823 and 1831, keeps the ottava rima of the original. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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Frequently asked questions about Orlando Furioso
Orlando Furioso by Lodovico Ariosto can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Orlando Furioso online?
Yes. Orlando Furioso opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Orlando Furioso free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Orlando Furioso is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Orlando Furioso in the public domain?
Yes. Orlando Furioso by Lodovico Ariosto is a public-domain work, here in the translation by William Stewart Rose. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Orlando Furioso?
About 20 h 18 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Orlando Furioso?
Orlando Furioso by Lodovico Ariosto is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
