The Song Of Roland (1913)
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Overview
The Song of Roland is a classic epic poem that tells the story of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 AD, in which the French army, led by Charlemagne, is ambushed by the Basques. The poem is written in Old French and is considered one of the oldest and most important works of French literature. Arthur S. Way's translation of The Song of Roland was first published in 1913 and has since become a popular and widely read version of the poem. The book includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the poem, as well as notes and an index of proper names to aid in understanding the text. The Song of Roland is a gripping tale of bravery, betrayal, and honor that has captivated readers for centuries.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781165594641
- ISBN-10: 1165594641
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.34 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.49 pounds
- Page Count: 160
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