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 [and] was also nominated for the Balrog Award, and placed 11th in the Locus poll for best Best Fantasy Novel of the year."
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