La Chanson de Roland : Translated from the Seventh Edition of Léon Gautier
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"La Chanson de Roland: Translated from the Seventh Edition of Léon Gautier" is an epic poem written in the early medieval period, likely composed before the first crusade. The poem recounts the tale of the legendary knight Roland, a loyal warrior of Charlemagne, as he faces treachery and battle in defense of Christendom against the Saracens. It explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of betrayal, focusing heavily on the
conflicts between Roland, his peers, and the treacherous figure of Ganelon. The beginning of the poem introduces the historical backdrop of Charlemagne's campaign in Spain and sets the stage for the treachery that unfolds as King Marsile of the Saracens seeks to deceive Charlemagne through a false offer of loyalty. At the heart of the narrative is Roland, who eventually earns the responsibility to command the rear guard of the French army. Despite the contrasting counsel of his comrades, Roland's pride and determination lead to the ensuing conflict, where honor and loyalty clash with the harsh reality of war. This opening establishes a rich tapestry of characters, tension, and impending tragedy, promising a dramatic narrative driven by themes of valiant sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Rabillon, Léonce, 1814-1886 |
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| Title | La Chanson de Roland : Translated from the Seventh Edition of Léon Gautier |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Turgut Dincer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Roland (Legendary character) -- Romances |
| Subject | Epic poetry, French -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23819 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23819-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3128 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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