| Translator |
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Title |
Chronicle of the Cid
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Chronicle of the Cid" by Robert Southey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work is a translation of the adventures surrounding Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as the Cid Campeador, from various historical texts, including the "Crónica General de España". It depicts the life and exploits of the Cid, a formidable knight and national hero of medieval Spain, who valiantly battled against the Moors and played a crucial role in the history of Spain. The beginning of "Chronicle of the Cid" introduces us to the backdrop of 11th century Spain, focusing on King Don Ferrando and the events that led to the rise of Rodrigo of Bivar, the future Cid. The narrative outlines important familial connections, the initial conflicts with the Moors, and Rodrigo's early bravery in avenging his father and reclaiming honor for his family. We witness his character development, marked by acts of valor and righteousness, such as rescuing captives and defeating powerful foes. The opening establishes the rich historical context within which the Cid emerges as a legendary figure, setting the stage for his epic battles and noble deeds that define his legacy in Spanish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Cid, approximately 1043-1099 -- Romances
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8491 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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