The Song Of Roland
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Charles Scott Moncrieff
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1938
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded slipcase.
This epic poem, a cornerstone of medieval French literature, recounts the heroic deeds and tragic demise of Roland, a knight in Charlemagne's army. A work of historical fiction and chivalric romance, it vividly portrays the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and the themes of loyalty, honor, and religious devotion. The narrative presents a powerful depiction of Christian knights battling Saracens, illustrating the ideals of feudal society and the profound impact of betrayal. Moncrieff's translation captures the poem's grandeur and its enduring significance as a foundational text in Western literary tradition.
Author: Charles Scott Moncrieff
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Heritage Press, 1938
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded slipcase.
This epic poem, a cornerstone of medieval French literature, recounts the heroic deeds and tragic demise of Roland, a knight in Charlemagne's army. A work of historical fiction and chivalric romance, it vividly portrays the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and the themes of loyalty, honor, and religious devotion. The narrative presents a powerful depiction of Christian knights battling Saracens, illustrating the ideals of feudal society and the profound impact of betrayal. Moncrieff's translation captures the poem's grandeur and its enduring significance as a foundational text in Western literary tradition.