The Song of Roland by Unknown

The Song of Roland

Unknown with Glyn S. Burgess (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1040 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced
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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 85%
challenging 38%
dark 34%
tense 25%
emotional 21%
informative 16%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 36%
slow 23%

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3.22

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