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ROLAND FURIEUX
PRÉFACE DU TRADUCTEUR
CHANT PREMIER.
CHANT II.
CHANT III.
CHANT IV.
CHANT V.
CHANT VI.
CHANT VII.
CHANT VIII.
A dazzling tapestry of chivalry and romance unfolds in this timeless epic, where gallant knights, courtly ladies, and daring quests intertwine. From the very first chant, listeners are swept into a vivid world of enchanted forests, fierce battles, and passionate pursuits, as the heroic Roland storms across the land, leaving awe and dread in his wake. The poet’s lively language sparkles with humor and wit, painting each scene with bright, flowing verses that feel both ancient and refreshingly immediate.
The opening act introduces a cast of memorable figures—brave paladins, elusive beauties, and cunning rivals—each driven by love, honor, or the lure of adventure. Their intertwining destinies set the stage for a grand saga that celebrates courage, folly, and the timeless thrill of the quest. With its rhythmic cadence and richly imagined landscapes, the story invites listeners to lose themselves in a world where every turn promises intrigue and wonder.
Language
fr
Duration
~8 hours (500K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Paris: Lemerre, 1880.
Credits
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Release date
2023-10-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1474–1533
Best known for the dazzling epic Orlando Furioso, this Renaissance poet mixed adventure, wit, and imagination in a way that shaped European literature for centuries. He also spent much of his life working at the court of Ferrara, balancing literary ambition with the demands of public service.
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