Roland Furieux, tome 1 : Traduction nouvelle par Francisque Reynard by Ariosto

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Author Ariosto, Lodovico, 1474-1533
Translator Reynard, Francisque, 1835-
Title Roland Furieux, tome 1 : Traduction nouvelle par Francisque Reynard
Original Publication Paris: Lemerre, 1880.
Credits Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary "Roland Furieux, tome 1 : Traduction nouvelle par Francisque Reynard" by Ariosto is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. The work revisits the classic tale of knights and heroic adventures, focusing on themes of love, valor, and rivalry set against the backdrop of a war between Christians and Saracens. Central characters include Roland, a valiant knight, and Angélique, a beautiful yet elusive damsel, whose passions and struggles drive the unfolding drama. The opening of "Roland Furieux" introduces a conflict revolving around the protagonist Angélique, who flees from the duke of Bavaria's tent, seeking to escape the advances of Renaud, a knight who loves her. As she runs, she encounters Ferragus, a Saracen warrior. Shortly after, a battle ensues between Renaud and Ferragus, who momentarily pause their fight upon realizing Angélique's departure. The narrative continues to weave a rich tapestry of conflicts and alliances among various characters, capturing the essence of chivalric adventure through vivid descriptions and emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Roland (Legendary character) -- Romances
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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