The Song of Roland and Other Poems of Charlemagne

(Author) Simon Gaunt
Format: Paperback
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The Song of Roland offers fascinating insights into medieval ideas about heroism, manhood, religion, race, & nationhood which were foundational for modern European culture. It is the oldest known surviving major work of French literature based on the Battle of Roncevaux in 778, during the reign of Charlemagne.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
289
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199655540
Publish year:
2016
Publish date:
Nov. 17, 2016

Simon Gaunt

Simon Gaunt is a renowned scholar of medieval literature, best known for his groundbreaking work "Retelling the Tale: An Introduction to Medieval French Literature." His writing style is scholarly yet accessible, shedding light on the complexities of medieval texts. Gaunt's contributions to literature include deepening our understanding of medieval French narratives.

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