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Title:
The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga
With Introductions And Notes
Note: Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents:
The Song of Roland
The Destruction of Dá Derga's Hostel
Credits:
Produced by Ted Garvin, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga" by Charles William Eliot is a collection of early epic poems and sagas, likely compiled during the early 20th century. This volume primarily focuses on two pivotal works: "The Song of Roland," a foundational text of French literature, and "The Destruction of Dá Derga's Hostel," an important Irish saga. The main narrative of "The Song of Roland" revolves around the legendary figure Roland, a courageous knight and nephew of Charlemagne, who faces treachery and battle in defense of his king and country. The opening of "The Song of Roland" introduces the tumultuous backdrop of Charlemagne's military campaigns against the Saracens in Spain, specifically recounting the tragic events at Roncesvalles where Roland's rear-guard is ambushed. It highlights the cunning betrayal orchestrated by Ganelon, who incites conflict through deceit. As the story unfolds, the noble nature of Roland and his steadfast friendship with Olivier is emphasized against the treachery of Ganelon, setting the stage for an epic confrontation that encapsulates themes of loyalty, honor, and the tragic costs of battle. The beginning of this volume effectively establishes the characters and the impending peril they face, injecting a sense of foreboding that invites the reader deeper into the saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
EBook No.: 14019
Published: Nov 11, 2004
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry
Subject: Sagas
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga
With Introductions And Notes
Note: Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents:
The Song of Roland
The Destruction of Dá Derga's Hostel
Credits:
Produced by Ted Garvin, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga" by Charles William Eliot is a collection of early epic poems and sagas, likely compiled during the early 20th century. This volume primarily focuses on two pivotal works: "The Song of Roland," a foundational text of French literature, and "The Destruction of Dá Derga's Hostel," an important Irish saga. The main narrative of "The Song of Roland" revolves around the legendary figure Roland, a courageous knight and nephew of Charlemagne, who faces treachery and battle in defense of his king and country. The opening of "The Song of Roland" introduces the tumultuous backdrop of Charlemagne's military campaigns against the Saracens in Spain, specifically recounting the tragic events at Roncesvalles where Roland's rear-guard is ambushed. It highlights the cunning betrayal orchestrated by Ganelon, who incites conflict through deceit. As the story unfolds, the noble nature of Roland and his steadfast friendship with Olivier is emphasized against the treachery of Ganelon, setting the stage for an epic confrontation that encapsulates themes of loyalty, honor, and the tragic costs of battle. The beginning of this volume effectively establishes the characters and the impending peril they face, injecting a sense of foreboding that invites the reader deeper into the saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926
EBook No.: 14019
Published: Nov 11, 2004
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry
Subject: Sagas
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.