Synopsis
One of the most famous of the chansons de geste, an Old French epic narrative poem, or song of heroic deeds, tells the tale of Roland, indefatigable knight and nephew of Charlemagne, who, with his legendary sword Durindana and the aid of Olivier, the Archbishop Turpin, and the rearguard of Charlemagne’s forces, hold Roncesvalles Pass against the vast host of the Saracen king Marsil
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