Publisher's Synopsis
""Orlando In Roncesvalles: A Poem, In Five Cantos"" is a narrative poem written by John Herman Merivale and published in 1814. The poem tells the story of the legendary knight Orlando, also known as Roland, and his tragic end at the Battle of Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees Mountains. The five cantos of the poem follow Orlando as he sets out on a mission to defend Charlemagne's empire from the invading Saracens. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and battles, including a duel with the giant Ferragus and a skirmish with the Saracen king Marsilius. The final canto of the poem focuses on the Battle of Roncesvalles, where Orlando and his fellow knights are ambushed by the Saracens and ultimately defeated. The poem ends with the mournful lament of Orlando's comrade Oliver, who is left to grieve the loss of his friend and comrade.Overall, ""Orlando In Roncesvalles"" is a classic example of the romantic epic poem, featuring heroic characters, epic battles, and tragic endings. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and medieval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
