Jerusalem Delivered
by Torquato Tasso
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At a glance:
- Author: Torquato Tasso
- First Published: 1581
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Type of Plot: Epic
- Time of Work: The Middle Ages
- Setting: The Holy Land
- Genres: Poetry, Epic, Romance, medieval, Narrative poetry
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, God, War, Devils or demons, Israel or Israelis, Middle Ages, Middle East, Battles, Satan or Satanism, Crusades
- Locales: Asia, Holy Land
Characters Discussed
God
God, who is on the side of the Christians.
The archangel Gabriel
The archangel Gabriel, sent by God in the seventh year of the Crusade to encourage the Crusaders in beginning their march on Jerusalem.
The archangel Michael
The archangel Michael, sent by God to inspire the Christians during the final stages of the capture of the city.
Satan
Satan, who is on the side of the Pagans.
Godfrey de Bouillon
Godfrey de Bouillon, the leader of the Crusaders, victorious after many...
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