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'La Chanson de Roland,' in this new translation with introduction and notes by Adolphe Avril, presents one of the oldest and most important works of French literature to a modern audience. This epic poem, dating back to the 11th century, recounts the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778, during the reign of Charlemagne. It tells the heroic story of Roland, a Frankish military leader, who defends Charlemagne’s army against the Saracens. Avril’s translation seeks to make this foundational text accessible while preserving its original spirit and literary value. This edition is invaluable for students and enthusiasts of medieval history and literature, offering a crucial glimpse into the ideals of chivalry, loyalty, and sacrifice that defined the era. The detailed introduction and notes provide historical context and literary analysis, enhancing the reader’s understanding and appreciation of this timeless classic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
