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Experience the oldest and finest of the Romance Epics in a new English verse translation. This edition illuminates the poem’s power, scope, and timeless themes for today’s readers.
This volume collects a landmark medieval epic and pairs it with an insightful introduction by Leonard Bacon. It situates the poem within its feudal frame, explains its enduring appeal, and examines how loyalty, courage, and national identity are celebrated in verse. The book presents the tale as a glorious, mostly heroic narrative, while inviting readers to consider its ideas about duty, justice, and leadership. The text follows Charlemagne’s campaign in Spain, the famous rear‑guard battle, and the high drama of personal and collective courage. Readers will encounter memorable figures, epic combat, and a vivid portrayal of medieval chivalry and faith.
- A vivid, action‑driven epic told in accessible English verse
- An introduction that explains the poem’s origins, its feudal ideals, and its cultural impact
- Rich depictions of battle, heroism, and the code of knighthood
- Discussion of authorship questions and the poem’s place in medieval literary history
Ideal for fans of classic epic poetry and readers curious about the roots of French literary tradition and the heroic ideal.
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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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