Madness, Magic, and Amor in L'Orlando Furioso

This class is an in-depth reading of the Italian epic poem L'Orlando Furioso, written by Ludovico Ariosto in the early sixteenth century. Errant knights, magic, and unpredictable adventures are just a few of the themes that characterize this unique poem. Ariosto's re-writing of classic medieval tropes will be central to our conversation. Taught in Italian.