Jerusalem Delivered

Jerusalem Delivered is an epic poem written by Italian poet Torquato Tasso in the late 16th century. The poem tells the story of the First Crusade and the battle for Jerusalem between the Christian knights and the Muslim army led by the Saracen king, Aladino. It is a tale of love, war, and religious conflict, filled with heroic deeds, magical creatures, and mythical elements.The poem is divided into twenty cantos, each containing several stanzas of rhyming verse. The main characters include the Christian knight Rinaldo, who falls in love with the pagan princess Armida, and the brave warrior Tancredi, who leads the Christian army in battle against the Saracens. The poem also features other notable figures, such as Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the Christian army, and the sorceress Erminia, who helps the Christian knights in their quest.Throughout the poem, Tasso explores themes of honor, loyalty, and faith, as well as the complexities of love and the role of women in society. He also draws upon classical mythology and Christian theology to create a rich and vivid world filled with supernatural creatures and divine interventions.Jerusalem Delivered has been hailed as one of the greatest epic poems of the Renaissance and has influenced countless writers and artists throughout the centuries. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes and masterful storytelling.God sends his angel to Tortosa down, Godfrey unites the Christian Peers and Knights; And all the Lords and Princes of renown Choose him their Duke, to rule the wares and fights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.