TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hausknecht,Emil
TI  - The Romaunce of the Sowdone of Babylone and of Ferumbras His Sone Who Conquerede Rome
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Romances, English
KW  - English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500
KW  - Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814 -- Romances
N1  - A free adaptation, rather than a translation, of French originals. The first part is probably founded upon the Destruction de Rome; the second upon some version of Fierabras, not now known (see introduction); Release date is 2015-03-19; Produced by Meredith Bach, RichardW, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Romaunce of the Sowdone of Babylone and of Ferumbras His Sone Who Conquerede Rome" is a medieval romance written in the late 14th century. This narrative poem explores the adventures surrounding Charlemagne and his knights, particularly focusing on the character of Ferumbras, the Saracen prince, as well as the legendary challenges faced in the attempts to rescue Rome from Saracen invaders.   The opening of the narrative delves into the historical significance of Charlemagne's exploits, which captivated the medieval imagination and led to the creation of various romances glorifying his deeds. It emphasizes Charlemagne's enduring legacy and the extensive coverage of his campaigns against the Saracens in literary works across Europe. The author introduces the tale of the Sowdone of Babylone, a tyrant aiming to conquer Rome, setting the stage for a confrontation between the Christian knights and the forces of the Sowdone, hinting at the themes of valor, loyalty, and chivalric duty that dominate the romance. The beginning thus promises an engaging adventure steeped in historical lore and character-driven narratives, showing the cultural interplay of faith and martial prowess prevalent during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -