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A fresh English verse rendering of The Song of Roland paired with a thoughtful introduction.
This edition presents a new English verse translation of the classic epic, alongside an introduction that examines loyalty, heroism, and medieval life. It offers both the thrills of a renowned poem and guidance on its historical and cultural context. The introduction discusses how feudal ideals shaped the story, and why this epic has been influential in French history and literature. It situates the poem in its historical moment while inviting modern readers to consider its themes of duty, courage, and national unity.
- A readable new verse translation that preserves the poem’s pace and drama.
- A contextual introduction focused on loyalty, heroism, and feudal life.
- Insight into medieval culture and the epic’s influence on later literature.
- Clear discussion of the epic’s themes without spoilers to the core premise.
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An apology for a new translation of the Song of Roland is perhaps not unnecessary. Several excellent versions in prose and verse already exist. It was with no view to supplanting them that the present volume was undertaken. But the writer feels certain that a work like the Song of Roland is susceptible of many interpretations. Hence he has not hesitated to attempt one of his own. It is proper to indicate certain interpolations and certain deviations from the Oxford text on which the present version is based. Laisses CXIIa, CXlIb, CXIVa, CXlVb, CXIVc, CXXVa, CXXVllla, CXXVIIlb, CXXVIIlc, CXXVIIld, C4LIVa, CLIVa, are supplied from other sources than the basic text, with a view to filling up certain lacunre in the narrative. Other interpolations and deviations; are indicated in the notes. It would be impossible. to enumerate the various kindnesses shown me by others in carrying ·out this little adventure. I take great pleasure in acknowledgi
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