Morgante
Download or Read eBook Morgante PDF written by Luigi Pulci and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2000-09-22 with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Luigi Pulci |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 1018 |
| Release | : 2000-09-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0253214076 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780253214072 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Morgante by : Luigi Pulci
Book excerpt: A classic picaresque epic detailing the thrilling exploits of Orlando, Morgante is a tale of war and of the calamities that befall the romantic hero, his fellow knights, and their sovereign, Charlemagne. After encountering the fierce Morgante, Orlando converts the giant, who then becomes his squire and trusted companion. This annotated English translation will lead to a new appreciation of Luigi Pulci's singular epic masterpiece and contribute to a reassessment of the author's influence on modern English literature.
