First and greatest French epic, this 11th-century tale of romance and heroism recounts the adventures of the warrior Roland, nephew to Charlemagne and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. Crystalline translation by Leonard Bacon of a patriotic and poetic story of valor, betrayal, and revenge. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, 1914. New Publisher's Note.
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Medieval Lays and Legends of Marie de France by Marie de France, Eugene Mason This collection features the best works of the Middle Ages' greatest female author, including captivating variations on Arthurian myths and other stories of magic and mystery.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Jessie L. Weston This interpretation by a distinguished scholar of one of English medieval literature's gems translates Middle English poetry into modern prose for a retelling that both preserves the spirit of the original and makes it accessible to modern readers.
