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The Song of Roland; An Analytical Edition
1981ref. CNJL2615University Park and London: The Pennsylvania State University Press 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Second printing two volumes complete small quarto size approx. 850 pp. "The Song of Roland" is "one of the earliest and most famous chansons de geste based on the 8th-century Battle of Roncevaux Pass where Charlemagne's rearguard was ambushed" n.b. quote from Wiki. The earliest known version dates back to around CE 1040 with changes being made through around 1115; the final version of the epic poem is approximately 4000 lines. This work is based on the "Oxford Text" the single extant manuscription held at the Bodleian. Volume II presents the Oxford Text with a modern English translation while Volume I contains the Introduction and Commentary with a section at the rear of black-and-white reproductions of artwork statues etc. ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full rust-coloured cloth over boards copper lettering stamped onto the spines bindings small quarto size 9 1/4" by 6 1/8" Volume I with 574 pp. and Volume II with 282 pp. ___CONDITION: Fine the boards clean straight corners without rubbing strong square text blocks with solid hinges the interiors clean and bright and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean and as new. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note the following: i additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs please inquire for details; and ii any taxes duty or tariffs charged by your country will of necessity be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. The Pennsylvania State University Press hardcover books
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