![]() Ganelon uses the opportunity to create a plan to kill Roland. He sends Ganelon, at Roland's suggestion, to take the message of his acceptance to Marsilion. He further promises that when he comes to Charlemagne's court to swear loyalty to him, he will also convert to Christianity.Ĭharlemagne believes him and prepares to leave. He promises Charlemagne many lavish gifts, tribute, and hostages if he will go back to France and wait for Marsilion to follow. ![]() ![]() The Muslim king Marsilion hatches a plan to trick Charlemegne into leaving. The story begins in Spain where Charlemagne has been harrassing the Saracens (a medieval term for Muslims) defeating them in many battles and besieging their major cities. When given the chance Ganelon betrays his king, his country and his people to take revenge on Roland. He has only one enemy, his stepfather, Ganelon. Strong, courageous, and honorable he is loved by his king, Charlemagne, and worshipped by his men. Roland is in many ways the perfect knight. Sayers country England language French (original)Įnglish (translated) genre(s) Dystopia, Science Fiction, Social Issues publisher Chatto and Windus release date 1100 (original)ġ957 (translated) media type Paperback pages 208 isbn 0140440755 ![]() ![]() "infobox Book " name The Song of Roland original title La Chanson de Roland image image caption Penguin cover author Anonymous Translator Dorothy L. ![]()
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