The song of Roland
Subtitle: a new verse translation with introduction
By: by Michael A.H. Newth
Publisher: Italica Press; Italica Press, Inc.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9781599102597; 9781599102603; 9781599102580; 9781599102641
Subjects: Knights and knighthood; Roland (Legendary character); French Epic poetry; Translations into English; Poetry; Romances; Chansons de geste
Work titles: Chanson de Roland. English
Description: "A new verse translation of the "Song of Roland" intended to introduce readers to epic chanting by providing a sense of the form and feel of original performance; includes introduction, glosary and bibliography"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Introduction; title: Genre and authorship; title: Artistic achievement; title: Sources and influences; title: Versification and performance; title: The first geste: treachery; title: The second geste: defeat; title: The third geste: victory; title: The fourth geste: revenge; title: Glossary; title: Suggestions for further reading.