The Song of Roland.
Burgess, Glyn.
The Song of Roland. / Glyn Burgess. - , Great Britain : Penguin Book , 1957. - 206p. : 18cm.
On 15 August 778, Charlemagne's army was returning from a successful expedition against Saracen Spain when its rearguard was ambushed in a Pyrenean pass. Written by an unknown poet, this book tells of Charlemagne's warrior nephew, Lord of Breton Marches, who valiantly leads his men into battle against the Saracens, but dies defiant to the end.
Donated by the English Department Diviani Chaudhuri (Dr. Vijay Tankha Collection)
Dr. Vijay Tankha Collection
English Department
Poetry
Songs
841.04 BUR
The Song of Roland. / Glyn Burgess. - , Great Britain : Penguin Book , 1957. - 206p. : 18cm.
On 15 August 778, Charlemagne's army was returning from a successful expedition against Saracen Spain when its rearguard was ambushed in a Pyrenean pass. Written by an unknown poet, this book tells of Charlemagne's warrior nephew, Lord of Breton Marches, who valiantly leads his men into battle against the Saracens, but dies defiant to the end.
Donated by the English Department Diviani Chaudhuri (Dr. Vijay Tankha Collection)
Dr. Vijay Tankha Collection
English Department
Poetry
Songs
841.04 BUR
