The Romaunce of the Sowdone of Babylone and of Ferumbras His Sone Who…
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"The Romaunce of the Sowdone of Babylone and of Ferumbras His Sone Who Conquerede Rome" is a medieval romance written in the late 14th century. This narrative poem explores the adventures surrounding Charlemagne and his knights, particularly focusing on the character of Ferumbras, the Saracen prince, as well as the legendary challenges faced in the attempts to rescue Rome from Saracen invaders. The opening of the narrative delves into the historical significance
of Charlemagne's exploits, which captivated the medieval imagination and led to the creation of various romances glorifying his deeds. It emphasizes Charlemagne's enduring legacy and the extensive coverage of his campaigns against the Saracens in literary works across Europe. The author introduces the tale of the Sowdone of Babylone, a tyrant aiming to conquer Rome, setting the stage for a confrontation between the Christian knights and the forces of the Sowdone, hinting at the themes of valor, loyalty, and chivalric duty that dominate the romance. The beginning thus promises an engaging adventure steeped in historical lore and character-driven narratives, showing the cultural interplay of faith and martial prowess prevalent during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Hausknecht, Emil, 1853-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12017829 |
| Title | The Romaunce of the Sowdone of Babylone and of Ferumbras His Sone Who Conquerede Rome |
| Note | A free adaptation, rather than a translation, of French originals. The first part is probably founded upon the Destruction de Rome; the second upon some version of Fierabras, not now known (see introduction). |
| Credits |
Produced by Meredith Bach, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Romances, English |
| Subject | English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500 |
| Subject | Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814 -- Romances |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48531 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 664 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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