In commemoration of a visit by the Holy Roman Emperor, additional stanzas were added to this poem.
In commemoration of a visit by the Holy Roman Emperor, additional stanzas were added to this poem. The work begins with the escape from the camp of Duke Namo by the daughter of Galafron. During her escape she comes upon the youth Medoro and eventually marries him. The title character discovers the newlyweds on their honeymoon in the woods and his reaction culminates with the slaying of Agramante, the king of Africa and leader of the Saracens. For 10 points-- name this epic poem that is focused on the title characters deranged love for Angelica.
In commemoration of a visit by the Holy Roman Emperor, additional stanzas were added to this poem.
{Orlando Furioso}