The Song of Roland: A Summary for the Use of English Readers, With Verse Renderings of Typical Passages (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780267676224: The Song of Roland: A Summary for the Use of English Readers, With Verse Renderings of Typical Passages (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0267676220 ISBN 13: 9780267676224
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Essential guide to a classic epic, framed for modern readers with accessible verse renderings.

This edition presents a concise summary of the Song of Roland and offers verse renderings of typical passages to help readers hear the rhythm of the original epic. It situates the legend within its historical roots and explains how poetry turns historical events into enduring legend.

Designed for English readers, the text emphasizes subject, spirit, and style, helping you understand why this medieval tale has inspired poets and thinkers for centuries. It showcases how a story of heroism, loyalty, and conflict became a foundational work in European literature.

  • Clear overview of the historical setting and major figures featured in the epic
  • Accessible verse renderings that illustrate the poem’s rhythm and mood
  • Discussion of how legend builds from history to legend and legend to lore
  • Context for readers new to medieval poetry and its cultural impact

Ideal for readers curious about early epic poetry, medieval history, and the enduring appeal of heroic storytelling.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0267676220
ISBN 13 
9780267676224
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
70

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