The Song of Roland.

By Roland De Chanson

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• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0394705939
• ISBN13: 9780394705934
• Release Date: June 1970
• Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A French Epic

This is a French epic... The reading of it should be done very similarly to reading the Iliad. It is the tale of Charlemagne's knight Roland and his fight in the battle with/ambush by the Saracens. Although having historical background, it is an epic. Roland is the Christian hero who by providence is led into the struggle against the pagan enemies. This edition is a good edition with a strong introduction. Also the translation is great, with a good attempt being made at keeping the rythm/ iambic pentameter. Recommended reading for anyone interested in medieval literature. Also it serves as the basis of other works such as Orlando Innamorato and Orlando Furioso.