Project Gutenberg 2005-02-22 Public domain in the USA. 1153 Chiabrera, Gabriello 1552 1638 Amedeide: Poema eroico Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and Distributed Proofreaders "Amedeide: Poema eroico" by Gabriello Chiabrera is an epic poem written in the early 19th century. The work narratively explores the heroic deeds of Amedeo, a historical figure noted for his defense of Rhodes against the Ottomans. It combines themes of valor, divine guidance, and the fluctuating tides of warfare, aiming to paint a vivid picture of the era and heroic exploits associated with Amedeo. At the start of the poem, the narrative establishes a somber tone as an angelically appointed Amedeo is called to action to defend Rhodes against an impending invasion led by the Ottoman forces. The text emphasizes the tensions between divine intervention and human effort, highlighting prayers by significant figures seeking mercy for the beleaguered citizens of Rhodes. The dramatis personae include celestial beings, the formidable Ottoman leader, and the steadfast Amedeo himself, showcasing not only the human struggle but also the divine framework underpinning the epic’s unfolding events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. it Poetry PQ Text IT Poesia Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Warfare 753657 2025-06-06T12:01:42.786403 text/html 753478 2025-01-14T21:02:17.306234 text/html 362241 2025-06-06T12:04:14.060683 application/epub+zip 363172 2025-06-06T12:02:50.978568 application/epub+zip 363172 2025-06-06T12:02:16.770730 application/epub+zip 741062 2025-06-06T12:04:26.451663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 671763 2025-06-06T12:03:07.705503 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 612369 2022-09-07T20:06:43.730416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576136 2025-06-06T12:01:41.837423 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 571807 2020-12-14T03:52:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 230772 2020-12-14T03:52:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17390 2025-06-06T12:04:26.639622 application/rdf+xml 13662 2025-06-06T12:02:17.332736 image/jpeg 3803 2025-06-06T12:02:17.051732 image/jpeg 328539 2025-06-06T12:01:42.849406 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia it.wikipedia