Ludovico Ariosto

Ludovico Ariosto

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1474-09-17
Deathday: 1533-07-16 (58 years old)

Biography

Ludovico Ariosto was an Italian poet. He is best known as the author of the romance epic Orlando Furioso (1516). The poem, a continuation of Matteo Maria Boiardo's Orlando Innamorato, describes the adventures of Charlemagne, Orlando, and the Franks as they battle against the Saracens with diversions into many sideplots. The poem is transformed into a satire of the chivalric tradition. Ariosto composed the poem in the ottava rima rhyme scheme and introduced narrative commentary throughout the work.


Ariosto also coined the term "humanism" (in Italian, umanesimo) for choosing to focus upon the strengths and potential of humanity, rather than only upon its role as subordinate to God. This led to Renaissance humanism.

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1474-09-17

Deathday
1533-07-16 (58 years old)

Birth Place
Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Religion
Catholic Church

Children
Virginio Ariosto

Siblings
Gabriele Ariosto

Also Known As
L'Arioste

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