The Song of Roland (Classic Reprint): Done Into English, in the Original Measure: Done Into English, in the Original Measure (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
Sinopsis
Explore a famed medieval epic through a lucid, reflective lens Discover how the Song of Roland translation opens a window on history, literature, and the heart behind a legend. This edition pairs the bold, line-for-line translation with thoughtful commentary that invites readers to learn history by heart, not just by summaries.
In this introduction, a renowned critic reflects on what the epic teaches about feudal life, loyalty, and the human stakes behind great battles. You’ll encounter ideas about why a translator’s honesty matters and how modern readers can connect with remote history through faithful rendering and thoughtful context. The notes also frame the medieval world in terms a contemporary reader can grasp, focusing on the people, language, and spirit of the period without spoiling the poem’s mystery.
What you’ll experience
- A clear overview of the poem’s place in history and its moral center
- Insights into feudal society, vassalage, and the values that shaped the tale
- Commentary on translation choices and how they affect our understanding
- Reflection on what it means to read ancient history “by heart” rather than through summaries
Ideal for readers of literary history, translation studies, and fans of the Song of Roland who want a thoughtful, accessible introduction before diving into the verse.
Includes G. K. Chesterton’s introduction and translator’s note, offering context, interpretation, and a lens for appreciating the work as a bridge between past and present.
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Excerpt from The Song of Roland: Done Into English, in the Original Measure
Xare spurred on by vassalage. Turpin the Arch bishop hacks the Moslem Chieftain rib from rib and the Christians, beholding his triumph, cry aloud in their pride that he has shown great vassal age and that with such an Archbishop the Cross is safe. There were no Conscientious Objections in their Christianity.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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