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The Song of Roland [The Penguin Classics] (Paperback)

by E. V. Rieu (Editor), Dorothy L Sayers (Translator)

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books, UK (1957)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0140440755
ISBN-13: 978-0140440751
Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 349,470 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Presents the classical epic, glorifying the heroism of Charlemagne in the 778 battle between the Franks and the Moors. Bibliogs.

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This translation of the Old French tale is highly entertaining, with flashes of poetic invention that enliven the medieval folderol of swords, steeds and deeds. The story concerns the betrayal of the brave but foolhardy Roland, his knightly companions and his army by the treacherous Ganelon. Sayers cleaves closely to the meter of the original Old French, which requires clever feats of circumlocution and diction. The translation has a charmingly archaic quality, in keeping with the ancient nature of the tale.

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