Stories of Charlemagne and the twelve Peers of France : $b from the old romances

This volume gathers the most vivid of the medieval French romances that celebrate Charlemagne’s court and his legendary peers. Rather than a strict history, the tales present a larger‑than‑life king whose deeds are filtered through the chivalric imagination of crusading poets, turning every battle into a stage for heroism and intrigue. The editor’s brief introduction helps listeners understand how the real emperor was reshaped into a French monarch surrounded by bold dukes, treacherous rivals, and relentless Saracen foes.

Among the stories you’ll hear the daring exploits of the Four Sons of Aymon, the tragic heroism of Roland in the famed Song of Roland, and the clash with the giant‑warlord Fierabras. The collection closes with the fantastical adventures of Duke Huon of Bordeaux, where the fairy king Oberon first appears, adding a magical twist to the martial world. Together, these narratives offer a colorful blend of battlefield glory, courtly loyalty, and enchanted wonder that brings the age of knights to life.