Title: Satire
First published: 1759
Description: Ludovico Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso" is a Renaissance epic poem that centers on the love and madness of the knight Orlando, set against a backdrop of chivalric battles, magical adventures, and a complex love triangle involving Angelica, Orlando, and other characters. The poem revolves around the romantic pursuit of the beautiful princess Angelica by the knight Orlando, pursuit that leads to his madness and eventual recovery.
Subjects: Renaissance
Places: Italy