The Song of Roland and Other Poems of Charlemagne (Oxford World's Classics)
A modern translation of The Song of Roland and related medieval poems that recount Charlemagne's legendary exploits and the values of the age.
About This Book
This Oxford World's Classics edition presents The Song of Roland alongside other medieval French poems centered on Charlemagne.
The translations are provided by Karen Pratt and Simon Gaunt, scholars specializing in medieval literature.
Readers encounter epic verse that reflects the cultural values and heroic ideals of the Middle Ages.
The volume offers accessible English renderings suitable for both students and general readers of early European poetry.
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