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Ariosto (novel)

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First edition (publ. Pocket Books)
Cover art by Don Maitz

Ariosto is a novel by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro published in 1980.

Plot summary

Ariosto is a novel that takes place partly in an alternate universe where Italia Federata is ruled by the Medicis, and partly in a fantasy world in the mind of a fictionalized version of Lodovico Ariosto.

Reception

Greg Costikyan reviewed Ariosto in Ares Magazine #3 and commented that "Ariosto is well-written in a style that preserves the elan of the Renaissance without intruding greatly on the story. If you are as tired as I am of innumerable repetitive stories of valiant princes and heroic barbarians, you'll want to pick up a copy."

John O'Neill from Black Gate noted that Ariosto was "nominated for the World Fantasy Award was also nominated for the Balrog Award, and placed 11th in the Locus poll for best Best Fantasy Novel of the year."

Reviews

References

  1. ^ Costikyan, Greg (July 1980). "Books". Ares Magazine (3). Simulations Publications, Inc.: 36.
  2. "Black Gate » Articles » Vintage Treasures: Ariosto by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro". 13 June 2015.
  3. "Title: Ariosto".
  4. "Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide 1980-09: Vol 14 Iss 6". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. September 1980.
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