The Story of Roland - Hardcover

by James Baldwin (Author), Peter Hurd (Illustrator)

The Story of Roland is a classic piece of literature that tells the tale of the legendary French hero, Roland. Written by James Baldwin, this book is a retelling of the epic poem, The Song of Roland. The story takes place during the reign of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, and follows the exploits of Roland, one of his most trusted knights. Roland is sent on a mission to Spain to fight against the Saracens, who have invaded the country. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles, including a fierce encounter with a giant named Ferragus.As the story progresses, Roland becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue, as some of Charlemagne's enemies plot against him. Despite the odds stacked against him, Roland remains steadfast in his loyalty to his king and his duty as a knight.The Story of Roland is a tale of bravery, honor, and sacrifice, and has been beloved by readers for centuries. Baldwin's retelling is a faithful adaptation of the original poem, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1883. In this story of Roland as the author proposes to tell it, he introduces you to some of the most pleasing of those tales of France. The poems and legends which embody them were written in various languages, and at widely different times; but in them two names, Charlemagne and Roland, are of very frequent occurrence. Roland, the nephew of the Charlemagne of romance, and his companion in all great enterprises, is unknown to history. Yet he is the typical knight, the greatest hero of the middle ages. His story is not a mere transcript of the old romances. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.