The Song of Roland

by Anonymous

Overview

First and greatest French epic, this 11th-century tale of romance and heroism recounts the adventures of the warrior Roland, nephew of Charlemagne and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. A poetic story of valor, betrayal, and revenge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486111667
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	02/02/2012
Series:	Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Glyn Burgess teaches at the University of Liverpool. He is an expert on early medieval French literature, and has translated and written widely on this area.

Table of Contents

The Song of Roland Introduction
A Note on the Translation

The Song of Roland
Notes
Glossary of Unusual Terms
Bibliography
Appendix: La Chanson de Roland
Index of Proper Names