Ariosto (novel)
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Ariosto is a novel by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro published in 1980.
Plot summary
[edit]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.[1]
Reception
[edit]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."[1]
John O'Neill from Black Gate noted that Ariosto was "nominated for the World Fantasy Award [and] was also nominated for the Balrog Award, and placed 11th in the Locus poll for best Best Fantasy Novel of the year."[2]
Reviews
[edit]- Review [French] by Pascal J. Thomas (1981) in Fiction, #324[3]
- Review by David Pringle (1988) in Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels
- Review [French] by Patrick Imbert (2004) in Bifrost, #33
- Kliatt[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Costikyan, Greg (July 1980). "Books". Ares Magazine (3). Simulations Publications, Inc.: 36.
- ^ "Black Gate » Articles » Vintage Treasures: Ariosto by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro". 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Title: Ariosto".
- ^ "Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide 1980-09: Vol 14 Iss 6". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. September 1980.