
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Bibliography
- Maps
- The Epic of the Cid
- Related Texts
- Compendium of Proper Names
- Index
- Back Cover