War and Conflict

Where it surfaces

• Orlando Furioso

  The overarching war between Charlemagne's Christians and Agramant's Saracens provides the epic backdrop, with numerous battles and sieges shaping the plot.

• Canto XIV

  The chapter details the muster of armies, the aftermath of battle, and the ongoing siege of Paris, emphasizing the brutality and cost of war.

• Canto XV

  The siege of Paris continues with heavy Saracen losses; Rodomont's reckless assault leads to a massacre in the fiery ditch.

• Canto XVI

  The brutal battle outside Paris, with thousands slain, and Rodomont's destruction inside the city highlight the chaos and violence of war.

• Canto XVII

  Rodomont's siege of Paris and Charlemagne's counterattack highlight the ongoing war between Christians and Saracens.

• Canto XVIII

  The canto is dominated by battles, skirmishes, and the chaos of war, with multiple characters engaging in combat.

• Canto XX

  Astolpho's violent actions with his horn and the martial confrontations between Marphisa and Zerbino highlight ongoing conflict.

• Canto XXIV

  The duel between Zerbino and Mandricardo exemplifies the violent conflicts among knights.

• Canto XXVI

  The overarching siege of King Agramant by Charlemagne frames the characters' decisions and alliances.

• Canto XXVII

  Internal strife among the Saracen leaders threatens their unity after defeating Charlemagne.

• Canto XXX

  The duel between Rogero and Mandricardo, as well as Orlando's destructive rampage, underscore the central role of combat and violence.

• Canto XXXI

  The battle between Rinaldo's forces and Agramant's host, and the duel between Brandimart and Rodomont.

• Canto XXXIII

  The chapter is filled with depictions of battles, duels, and military campaigns, both in the paintings and in the ongoing fight between Rinaldo and Gradasso.

• Canto XXXVIII

  The decision to settle the war by single combat reflects the broader conflict between Christian and Paynim forces.

• Canto XXXIX

  The battle between Christian and Saracen forces escalates after the truce is broken, with widespread slaughter.

• Canto XL

  The canto depicts the brutal assault on Biserta, naval combat, and the chaos of battle.

• Canto XLI

  The battle between Orlando, Brandimart, Olivier and the pagan kings Agramant, Gradasso, and Sobrino dominates the canto.