Ballads Of The Cid (1883)

By Gerrard Lewis

Book Overview

Ballads of the Cid is a collection of traditional Spanish ballads, or romances, that recount the heroic deeds of Rodrigo D������az de Vivar, a legendary warrior and national hero of Spain. The ballads, which date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, tell the story of the Cid's battles against the Moors, his exile from Castile, and his eventual triumph over his enemies. The book, first published in 1883, is a translation of the ballads by British scholar and Hispanist Gerrard Lewis, who sought to introduce English readers to the rich literary tradition of medieval Spain. The ballads are presented in their original form, with a facing-page English translation and notes on the historical and cultural context of the poems. The book also includes an introduction by Lewis that provides an overview of the Cid's life and legacy, as well as a discussion of the ballad form and its significance in Spanish literature. Ballads of the Cid is a valuable resource for students of Spanish literature, medieval history, and folklore, as well as anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Spain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166435091
• ISBN13: 9781166435097
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"