The Song of Roland and Other Poems of Charlemagne
(Autor) Simon Gaunt
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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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Editorial:
Oxford University Press
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
289
ISBN:
9780199655540
Año de publicación:
2016
Fecha publicación:
17 de Noviembre de 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.