The Epic of The Cid - with Related Texts (Paperback)

The Epic of the Cid records the deeds of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, the Cid of history and legend. A powerful warrior in the Christian reconquest of medieval Spain, a formidable strategist, and a charismatic leader, the Cid deeply impressed his contemporaries, both Christian and Muslim. Already, in his lifetime, songs, stories, and chronicles were devoted to his exploits. In offering both a highly readable, colloquial prose translation of El Cantar de Mio Cid and selections from a wide variety of those contemporary accounts, this volume brings the historical figure back to life for modern readers. Harney's substantial Introduction and annotation provide the historical, military, and literary background necessary for an informed reading of the texts; also included are maps, a compendium of proper names, a bibliography, and an index.

General

Imprint:	Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2011
Editors:	Michael Harney
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-60384-315-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General
LSN:	1-60384-315-9
Barcode:	9781603843157

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