
The Epic of The Cid
with Related Texts
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Published on 15. March 2011
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-60384-316-4 (ISBN)
Description
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 annotation provide the historical, military, and literary background necessary for an informed reading of the texts; also included are maps, a compendium of proper names, a bibliography, and an index.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge, MA
United States
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Library binding
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60384-316-4 (9781603843164)
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Michael Harney is Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, University of Texas at Austin.
Edited and translated