The Modern Library presents unique translations in Medieval Epics, and in The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy, a wonderful history.The works presented in Medieval Epics are Beowulf the greatest achievement of Old English literature, and the legend of Castilian hero The Cid ; the Middle High German epic poem The Niebelungenlied ; and the Old French poem The Song of Roland . The translators are preeminent authorities, and they provide critical evaluations and discussions of the technical and historical aspects of the works. Other than The Cid, these renderings are unique to this Modern Library edition.
Language
English
Pages
611
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Modern Library (NY)
Release
August 25, 1998
ISBN
0679603018
ISBN 13
9780679603016
Medieval Epics: Beowulf/The Song of Roland/The Nibelungenlied/The Cid
The Modern Library presents unique translations in Medieval Epics, and in The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy, a wonderful history.The works presented in Medieval Epics are Beowulf the greatest achievement of Old English literature, and the legend of Castilian hero The Cid ; the Middle High German epic poem The Niebelungenlied ; and the Old French poem The Song of Roland . The translators are preeminent authorities, and they provide critical evaluations and discussions of the technical and historical aspects of the works. Other than The Cid, these renderings are unique to this Modern Library edition.