The Medieval Charlemagne Legend

The Medieval Charlemagne Legend

Author: Susan E. Farrier

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-01-26

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1135736618

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Originally published in 1993, The Medieval Charlemagne Legend is a selective bibliography for the literary scholar, of historical and literary material relating to Charlemagne. The book provides a chronological listing of sources on the legend and man is split into three distinct sections, covering the history of Charlemagne, the literature of Charlemagne and the medieval biography and chronicle of Charlemagne.


The Pilgrimage of Charlemagne and Aucassin and Nicolette

The Pilgrimage of Charlemagne and Aucassin and Nicolette

Author: Glyn S. Burgess

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-17

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 042959044X

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Originally compiled and published in 1988, this volume contains the text and translation of 'The Pilgrimmage of Charlemagne' and 'Aucassin and Nicolette,' alongisde textual notes and a bibliography for both.


A Dictionary of Medieval Heroes

A Dictionary of Medieval Heroes

Author: Willem Pieter Gerritsen

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780851157801

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"The different cultures from which the middle ages drew its inspiration are represented: Cu Cuchulainn from the Celtic world, Apollonius of Tyre from Greek romance, Attila the Hun and Theodoric the Ostrogoth from the struggle of the Roman empire against the Barbarians. Each entry gives an outline of the story, how it spread through Europe, its modern retelling and appearances in art, and a selective bibliography."--Jacket.


Charlemagne

Charlemagne

Author: Johannes Fried

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2016-10-10

Total Pages: 696

ISBN-13: 0674737393

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Boyhood -- The Frankish empire and the wider world -- The warring king -- Power structures -- The ruler -- The royal court -- Reviving the title of emperor -- Imperator Augustus -- Epilogue: myths and sainthood