Jerusalem Delivered

Viac o knihe

Set during the First Crusade, the narrative centers on Armida, a beautiful witch tasked with creating chaos among the Christians. As she becomes enamored with a crusading knight, her allegiance shifts towards Christianity, intertwining themes of love and conflict. Written in the Italian epic style, the poem showcases a strict unity of plot and elevated language, capturing the intense battles and romantic entanglements of the siege of Jerusalem. Adventure and tension abound in this imaginative retelling of a pivotal historical moment.