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Jerusalem Delivered

Torquato Tasso
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Jerusalem Delivered

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1581

Book Brief

Torquato Tasso

Jerusalem Delivered

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1581
Book Details
Pages

504

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1581

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,662 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Torquato Tasso’s Jerusalem Delivered enthralls with its rich narrative and vivid descriptions, celebrated for its epic scope and exploration of heroism. Critics praise its blend of romance, history, and fantasy, though some note the dense verse and archaic language may challenge modern readers. Overall, it remains a cornerstone of epic literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jerusalem Delivered?

A reader who enjoys Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso is likely captivated by epic poetry, chivalric romance, and historical settings. Fans of Homer’s The Iliad, Virgil’s The Aeneid, and Dante’s The Divine Comedy will appreciate Tasso's blend of heroism, Christian themes, and lyrical elegance.

4.1

1,662 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

504

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1581

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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