The crowning of Louis
Subtitle: a new metrical translation of the Old French verse epic
By: edited and translated by Nirmal Dass.
Contributors: Dass, Nirmal, 1962-
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
Subjects: Louis I, Emperor, 778-840 -- Romances.
Genres: Romances.
Description: "Le Couronnement de Louis, an anonymous work dating from about 1130 to 1140, is the earliest heroic epic of the William of Orange cycle and therefore lays the foundation for the entire chanson-de-geste genre. It tells the story of William's defense of Louis, son of Charlemagne, during his childhood, and William's heroic deeds as he battles Saracens and other villains." "This line-by-line translation closely follows the original Old French, capturing the stylistic features that clearly mark the poem as oral literature. A discussion of the poem's background and themes, the William of Orange cycle, and the chanson-de-geste genre precedes the translation."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-116) and index.