The Song of Roland | Roland

Eclipsing Charlemagne in this epic, the emperor's nephew Roland takes center stage. He is renowned for his phenomenal bravery, always volunteering for the most difficult and dangerous assignments. His bravery and pride in his abilities as a soldier ultimately bring about his death and the deaths of the men he leads. Roland proposes that his stepfather, Ganelon, take the dangerous role of carrying Charlemagne's answer to the Saracen envoy when the Saracens propose a diplomatic end to the war. This begins the central conflict of the story. Roland had wanted to undertake the mission, but...

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