Overview
The Song of Roland is a historical novel written by Jessie Crosland and first published in 1907. The book is based on the epic poem of the same name, which tells the story of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 AD. The novel follows the exploits of the French knight Roland, who leads a group of warriors against the invading Saracens. The story is set in the reign of Charlemagne, who is depicted as a wise and just ruler. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and courage, as well as the clash of cultures between the Christian Franks and the Muslim Saracens. The Song of Roland is a classic work of historical fiction that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its portrayal of heroic deeds.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: 9781165968879
- ISBN-10: 1165968878
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.63 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.08 pounds
- Page Count: 216
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