Everything you need to understand or teach The Story of Roland
by James Baldwin. Baldwin's Story of Roland is an excellent
example of a medieval romance. It is a long narrative work
comprising loosely connected episodes and involving a large cast
of colorful characters, headed by Roland and Charlemagne. The
story illustrates the chivalric ideal of behavior expected of
kings, knights, and courtiers during the Middle Ages. Its
various episodes portray many deeds of courage and gallantry,
fantastic adventures in exotic settings, and the romantic
involvements of the central figures. Most of the tales in the
book have been adapted directly from original medieval and
Renaissance sources, with a few transitional pieces which are
original to Baldwin. This collection of tales is best read in
its entirety, but individual stories can be read as self-
contained pieces.(read more)