The Song of the Cid [electronic resource] : A Dual Language Edition with Parallel Text
Anonymous2009
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From a legendary translator: a magnificent new rendering of Spain's national
epic
Venture into the heart of Islamic Spain in this vibrant, rollicking new
translation of The Song of the Cid , the only surviving epic from medieval
Spain. Banished from the court of King Alfonso, the noble warrior Rodrigo Diaz,
know as the Cid, sets out from Castile to restore his name. In a series of
battles, he earns wealth and honor for his men and his king, as well as fame and
admiration for himself. But it is in rescuing his daughters from their
ill-suited marriages that the Cid faces the ultimate challenge to the medieval
heroic ideal.
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Author:
Anonymous, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Classics, 2009
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (288 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781101029145
Language:
Spanish
BRN:
438614
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |