About “Song of Roland”
The Song of Roland is an 11th-century chanson de geste that recounts the deeds of the Frankish leader Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in AD 778, during the time of Charlemagne. It is the oldest major surviving work of French literature. The poem exists in multiple manuscript versions, showing its widespread popularity from the 12th to the 16th centuries in medieval and Renaissance literature. It remains a significant example of early European epic poetry. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Praise for “Song of Roland”
“Only one other work of ancient literature shares the same concern with transcendent reality, combined with a simple yet elevated style and a tone of high moral purpose—the Old Testament.”
Book details
- Published
- 2012
- Latest edition
- 2012 · ISBN 9780451531933
- ISBN
- 9780451531933
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Song of Roland | 2012 | 9780451531933 | Buy on Amazon |
| Song of Roland | 1970 | 9780451626233 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Song of Roland?
Song of Roland by Guy Gavriel Kay has 208 pages.
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