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.
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Editions
10 editions · 3 languages
Paperback · English · 2000
Indiana University Press · 1016 pages · 9780253214072
Hardcover · English · 1998
Indiana University Press · 975 pages · 9780253333995
Other · Italian · 2008
El famoso Morgante
La finestra · 895 pages · 9788895925080
Other · French · 2001
Brepols · 895 pages · 9782503511610
Other · Italian · 1994
Arnoldo Mondadori · 9788804390565
Other · Italian · 1992
Rizzoli · 624 pages · 9788817168885
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