I thought The Song of Roland would be a good book to choose next because it didn't look like it would make me sleepy. Unfortunately the introduction couldn't be read without napping every few pages but the actual poem was quite enjoyable.
It tells the tale of France's battle for Christianity against Spain and Rolands death. It gave a view from both sides of the battle and made sure to let you know how each side felt when one of the key players for their side was taken out. It offered an interesting prospective on war and death.
I would give this book 6 out of 10. The introduction was grueling but it offers you the information you need in order to understand what is going on in the story, gives you historical context and points out any translation issues and makes you aware that some of the wording may be different that what we are used to because it's being translated in addition to it being written in a different time. If you are going to read The Song of Roland I would highly recommend reading the introduction.
It tells the tale of France's battle for Christianity against Spain and Rolands death. It gave a view from both sides of the battle and made sure to let you know how each side felt when one of the key players for their side was taken out. It offered an interesting prospective on war and death.
I would give this book 6 out of 10. The introduction was grueling but it offers you the information you need in order to understand what is going on in the story, gives you historical context and points out any translation issues and makes you aware that some of the wording may be different that what we are used to because it's being translated in addition to it being written in a different time. If you are going to read The Song of Roland I would highly recommend reading the introduction.
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