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This is Volume 1 of a meticulously prepared edition of Lodovico Ariosto's epic poem ""Orlando Furioso,"" based on the 1516 and 1521 printings. Edited by Filippo Ermini, this edition presents the celebrated work in its original Italian. ""Orlando Furioso"" is a cornerstone of Renaissance literature, continuing the themes and characters from Matteo Maria Boiardo's ""Orlando Innamorato,"" and blending chivalric romance with fantastical adventures. Ariosto's poem is celebrated for its intricate plot, vivid characters, and exploration of themes such as love, war, and madness. This edition offers readers the opportunity to engage with the text as it appeared in its early printings, providing valuable insight into the poem's textual history and cultural significance. A must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of Italian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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