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The narrative follows the young knight Aiol as he fights to reclaim his family's lost heritage, gaining the love of a Saracen princess who converts to Christianity. His heroic deeds assist King Louis in quelling a rebellion and aid the Venetian Emperor Grasien against an Eastern foe. Beyond the tale, the text intricately weaves Christian and Islamic cultures, reflecting the rich interactions of the time. This edition offers a faithful translation with illustrations, notes, and context, making it suitable for academic use and engaging for readers.
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Aiol, Anonymus
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Aiol
- Subtitle
- A Chanson de Geste: First English Translation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anonymus
- Publisher
- Italica Press, Inc.
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 318
- ISBN13
- 9781599102870
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- The narrative follows the young knight Aiol as he fights to reclaim his family's lost heritage, gaining the love of a Saracen princess who converts to Christianity. His heroic deeds assist King Louis in quelling a rebellion and aid the Venetian Emperor Grasien against an Eastern foe. Beyond the tale, the text intricately weaves Christian and Islamic cultures, reflecting the rich interactions of the time. This edition offers a faithful translation with illustrations, notes, and context, making it suitable for academic use and engaging for readers.