The First Canto Of Ricciardetto (1822)

by Niccolo Forteguerri and Sylvester Douglas Glenbervie

Book Overview

The First Canto of Ricciardetto is a poem written by Niccolo Forteguerri in 1822. It tells the story of Ricciardetto, a young knight who sets out on a journey to find his father, King Agramante. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and battles with other knights. The poem is written in ottava rima, a form of Italian poetry consisting of eight-line stanzas with a rhyme scheme of ABABABCC. The language is rich and descriptive, evoking a vivid...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437303110
• ISBN13: 9781437303117
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"