The Song of Roland and Other Poems of Charlemagne

The Song of Roland offers fascinating insights into medieval ideas about heroism, manhood, religion, race, & nationhood which were foundational for modern European culture. It is the oldest known surviving major work of French literature based on the Battle of Roncevaux in 778, during the reign of Charlemagne.

Cantecul lui Roland ofera perspective fascinante asupra ideilor medievale despre eroism, masculinitate, religie, rasa si natiune, care au fost fundamentale pentru cultura europeana moderna. Este cea mai veche opera majora cunoscuta din literatura franceza, bazata pe Batalia de la Roncevaux din 778, in timpul domniei lui Carol cel Mare.