Orlando Furioso
by Ludovico Ariosto
1,225 pages~20 hrs
“In a world of knights and sorcery, the greatest enemy is a broken heart.”
Experience a whirlwind of chivalry, magic, and unbridled madness as the legendary knight Orlando loses his mind over a forbidden love. From high-stakes battles for the fate of Europe to a fantastical journey to the moon, this Italian masterpiece weaves an unforgettable tapestry of romance and adventure.
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