Mad love, witchcraft and chivalry are some of the topics found in the Italian epic tradition, including in Orlando Innamorato, Orlando Furioso and Gerusalemme liberata. The course will examine the epic tradition in the context of Renaissance culture and in relation to other art forms.

Antirequisite(s): The former Italian 3351F/G

Prerequisite(s): World Literatures and Cultures 1030, CLC 1010, CLC 1040, CLC 1050E or the former CLC 1020 or permission of the Department. Pre-or Corequisite(s): CLC 2200F/G, CLC 3300F/G.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.