Lettere di Lodovico Ariosto / Con prefazione storico-critica, documenti e note

Name: Lettere di Lodovico Ariosto / Con prefazione storico-critica, documenti e note
Author: Lodovico Ariosto

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A curated edition presents the poet's correspondence arranged chronologically, incorporating several letters newly recovered and one written on behalf of Cardinal Ippolito d'Este. The letters largely concern his commissariat in Garfagnana and display practical statecraft, administrative detail, and a more candid voice than his courtly verse. A historical‑critical preface reconstructs family background and career, while appended documents, notes, and rare printing privileges illuminate the editorial history of his major poem and provide contextual commentary for readers and scholars.

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Lodovico Ariosto

Lodovico Ariosto (1474-1533) was an Italian poet and playwright, best known for his epic poem "Orlando Furioso." This seminal work, first published in 1516, is celebrated for its imaginative narrative and complex characters, blending chivalric romance with elements of fantasy and adventure. Ariosto's writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and innovative use of the ottava rima verse form. In addition to "Orlando Furioso," he contributed significantly to Italian literature through his letters and other poetic works, which reflect the cultural and political landscape of the Renaissance. His influence extends beyond literature, impacting the arts and shaping the narrative tradition in Europe.