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Jerusalem Delivered (Gerusalemme Liberata)
Translated By Edward Fairfax Edited By Henry Morley
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Set during the First Crusade, this epic poem follows the heroic exploits of Godfrey of Bouillon and his knights as they seek to liberate Jerusalem from Muslim control. Through a blend of adventure, romance, and allegory, the narrative explores themes of faith, valor, and the struggle between good and evil. The translation by Edward Fairfax, complemented by Henry Morley's editing, aims to capture the grandeur and lyrical beauty of the original work, making it accessible to modern readers while preserving its historical significance.
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Jerusalem Delivered (Gerusalemme Liberata), Torquato Tasso
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- Subtitle
- Translated By Edward Fairfax Edited By Henry Morley
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Torquato Tasso
- Publisher
- Lector House
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 486
- ISBN13
- 9789389582048
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- Fiction, Poetry, Classics, Southern Europe, Italy, Italian Literature, Epics
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- 3.85 out of 5
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- Set during the First Crusade, this epic poem follows the heroic exploits of Godfrey of Bouillon and his knights as they seek to liberate Jerusalem from Muslim control. Through a blend of adventure, romance, and allegory, the narrative explores themes of faith, valor, and the struggle between good and evil. The translation by Edward Fairfax, complemented by Henry Morley's editing, aims to capture the grandeur and lyrical beauty of the original work, making it accessible to modern readers while preserving its historical significance.