![]() In this epic two characters stand out: Charlemagne, king of the Franks, and Roland, his nephew and most prominent adviser and knight, who is the epitome of Christian heroism and sacrifice and who accepts martyrdom on the battlefield against the enemies of Christianity. Toward the end of the 11th century, leading up to the First Crusade (1096-1099), this event developed legendary characteristics and the historical figures were interpreted as Christian heroes whose faith, loyalty, and courage in the battle against the pagan Saracens is continually praised, as in the Chanson de Roland. In 778, when Charlemagne crossed the Pyrenees returning from a campaign in Spain, the rearguard of his army was attacked and massacred by the local population. 1100-1120) and traces back to an historical event. ![]() As the oldest Chanson de Geste, the Chanson de Roland is generally dated in the early 12th century (ca. In the Chansons de Geste the deeds (Latin gesta) of the great heroes of Christian lineage are described. ![]() La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland) is a so-called Chanson de Geste, one of the major genres of French medieval literature in the 12th and 13th centuries. ![]() Linguistics Research Center Social Mediaįor comments and inquiries, or to report issues, please contact the Web Master at Menu. ![]()
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