{"product_id":"9780451531933","title":"The Song of Roland","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne of the crowning achievements of medieval literature, \u003ci\u003eThe  Song of Roland\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the battle of Roncesvals in 778 and enters into the very soul of a gallant, brutal, and tumultuous age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAt the center of this heroic epic is Roland, the supreme embodiment of the chivalric ideal who leads his men into combat and fights valiantly to the death. But Roland is just one of the superbly defined figures in the panoramic drama. The poem’s vivid portrayals of Ganelon’s treason, Roland’s last stand, Charlemagne’s campaign of vengeance, and the final act of retribution are justly famous. Equally fascinating is the sophisticated use of repetition and juxtaposition that gives this work its remarkable organic unity and time-defying dimension of vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Robert Harrison, the translator of this acclaimed edition, explains, “The carefully balanced structure of \u003ci\u003eThe Song of Roland\u003c\/i\u003e is designed like a folding mirror to reflect the battle between Good and Evil at all levels of meaning.” Quite possibly the oldest and surely the greatest \u003ci\u003echanson de geste\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Song of Roland\u003c\/i\u003e is a sophisticated and enduring work that remains a masterpiece to this day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated and with an Introduction by Robert Harrison\u003cbr\u003eAnd an Afterword by Guy Gavriel Kay\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Robert Harrison","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Mass market (rack) paperback","offer_id":48035622551764,"sku":"9780451531933","price":11.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_51e68682-3ed7-406f-b3f1-f397e4e6ffc8.jpg?v=1780363985","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780451531933","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}