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Tales from Ariosto

The object of the present venture is to do something to revive the interest of the ordinary English reader in Ariosto. The present volume is intended to give some of the chief stories of the "Orlando Furioso" in such a way as to bring out also the main plot. The "Orlando Furioso" is a conglomeration of stories of all kinds, from the most delicate and ideal romance to the broadest humor. (Summary taken from the author's introduction) (8 hr 7 min)

Chapters

Introduction

Chapter I - Prologue: The Coming of Angelica

Chapter II - The Fountain of Hate and the River of Love

Chapter III - Rodomont and the Invasion of Europe by the Saracens

Chapter IV - First Meeting of Rogero and Bradamant

Chapter V - Angelica, the Hermit and the Orc

Chapter VI - The Marriage of Angelica and the Madness of Orlando

Chapter VII - Mandricardo and Doralis

Chapter VIII - Zerbino and Isabella

Chapter IX - Rodomont and Isabella

Chapter X - Astolpho Restores His Senses to Orlando

Chapter XI - The Combat in Lipadusa: Three Against Three

Chapter XII - Rogero and Leo and Bradamant

Chapter XIII - The Marriage of Bradamant