Originally published in 1581, Jerusalem Delivered is an epic poem that tells the story of the First Crusade and the Christian siege of Jerusalem. Tasso's poem is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance literature, combining romance, adventure, and political commentary. The work has been praised for its vivid descriptions of battle and its nuanced portrayal of the characters involved in the Crusade. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.