Elye of Saint-Gilles

Author

Unknown

Original Work

Elye of Saint Gille

Translators

Sandra C. Malicote·A. Richard Hartman

Language

English

Year

2011

Publisher

Italica Press

Country

United States

Pages

200

ISBN

9781599101927

0000

ELYE OF SAINT-GILLEStells the story of Elye — the son of Count Julien of Saint- Gilles, a vassal of William of Orange — and of his exploits during his youth and early knighthood. It is part of the William of Orange cycle, whose historical kernel is linked to events of the First and Fourth Crusades and the Reconquest of Spain. First English translation of the Old French chanson de geste. Includes a new critical edition, facing the English text. This work encapsulates many of the standard elements of the French chanson de geste and provides an excellent example of the virtues of this literary form for entertainment and instruction. Dual-Language Poetry. Translated & edited by A. Richard Hartman and Sandra C. Malicote.— Google Books