The Song of Roland; An Analytical Edition

[Anonymous]; Brault, Gerard J.

Published by The Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park and London, 1981

About this Item

Second printing, two volumes (complete), small quarto size, approx. 850 pp. "The Song of Roland" is "one of the earliest and most famous chansons de geste, based on the 8th-century Battle of Roncevaux Pass where Charlemagne's rearguard was ambushed" (n.b., quote from Wiki). The earliest known version dates back to around CE 1040, with changes being made through around 1115; the final version of the epic poem is approximately 4,000 lines. This work is based on the "Oxford Text", the single extant manuscription, held at the Bodleian. Volume II presents the Oxford Text with a modern English translation, while Volume I contains the Introduction and Commentary, with a section at the rear of black-and-white reproductions of artwork, statues, etc. ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full rust-coloured cloth over boards, copper lettering stamped onto the spines, bindings small quarto size (9 1/4" by 6 1/8"), Volume I with 574 pp. and Volume II with 282 pp. ___CONDITION: Fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, strong, square text blocks with solid hinges, the interiors clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean and as new. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

Seller Inventory # CNJL2615

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Song of Roland; An Analytical Edition
• Publisher: The Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park and London
• Publication Date: 1981
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Classic Literature
  • Academic and Scholarly Works