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100	1		_aHausknecht, Emil, _d1853-1927
245	1	4	_aThe Romaunce of the Sowdone of Babylone and of Ferumbras His Sone Who Conquerede Rome
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aA 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).
500			_aRelease date is 2015-03-19
508			_aProduced by Meredith Bach, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRomances, English
653			_aEnglish poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500
653			_aCharlemagne, Emperor, 742-814 -- Romances
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48531
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