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The Epic of The Cid: with Related Texts
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Paperback. A powerful warrior in the Christian reconquest of medieval Spain, a formidable strategist, and a charismatic leader, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, the 'Cid' deeply impressed his contemporaries, both Christian and Muslim. This title records the deeds of the 'Cid' of history and legend. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 143 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
249
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
309g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9781603843157
SKU
V9781603843157
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Michael Harney is Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, University of Texas at Austin.
Reviews for The Epic of The Cid: with Related Texts
Harney's translation and literary panorama will become a standard reference for students and scholars throughout the English-speaking world for decades to come. Harney's profound knowledge of the cultural and creative ferment that surrounded the birth of this masterpiece is unchallenged. . . . The complementary medieval texts that Harney assembles
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