The song of Roland
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Author
Contributions
- Glyn S. Burgess - Translator
- Glyn S. Burgess - Introduction
- Glyn S. Burgess - Notes by
- Burgess, Glyn S. - Contributor
Publication
1990 - Penguin Books, New York, USA, England
Language
English
Translation of: La Chanson de Roland
Word Count
56,000 words, Guess
Page Count
224 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1955387M
- ISBN-139780140445329
- ISBN-100140445323
- OCLC Control Number23357007
- OCLC Control Numbersongofroland00burg
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number90183545
- LibraryThing34589
- Goodreads763841
Classifications
- DDC841 .1 (ddc20)
- LCCPQ 1521 .E5 B78 1990
Description
Presents an English translation of the oldest existing epic poem in French, telling the tale of the massacre in 778 of Charlemagne's rearguard at Roncesvalles in northern Spain, and includes an introduction and notes.
Excerpt
Charles the king, our great emperor, Has been in Spain for seven long years, And conquered that proud land as far as the sea.
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- Penguin classics
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