Ludovico ariosto biography of michael jordan

Nature made him, and then broke the mold.

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.

Birth and early life

Ariosto was born in Reggio nell'Emilia, where his father Niccolò Ariosto was commander of the citadel. He was the oldest of 10 children and was seen as the successor to the patriarchal position of his family.