The Song of Roland by

The Song of Roland

with Glyn S. Burgess (Translator), Glyn S. Burgess (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1040 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

On 15 August 778, Charlemagne's army was returning from a successful expedition against Saracen Spain when its rearguard was ambushed in a remote Pyrenean pass. Out of this skirmish arose a stirring tale of war, which was recorded in the oldest ex...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 36%
challenging 34%
tense 23%
emotional 21%
informative 15%
inspiring 13%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 32%
slow 27%

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3.2

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