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“The Death of Roland; an Epic Poem” retells the legendary tale of Roland, a heroic figure in French literature and one of Charlemagneâ€(TM)s chief paladins. Based on the Old French chanson de geste, La Chanson de Roland, this epic poem captures the valor, loyalty, and tragic fate of Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. John Frederick Rowbotham's rendition brings to life the medieval world of knights, battles, and courtly honor, appealing to readers interested in epic poetry and historical narratives. The poem explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the clash between Christianity and Islam during the Middle Ages. Experience the dramatic retelling of Rolandâ€(TM)s last stand and his enduring legacy in this classic epic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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