{"product_id":"9788494665240","title":"The capture of Orange","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Taking of Orange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anonymous work, belonging to the medieval French epic cycle, narrates the conquest of the city of Orange by Count William. The reader will delve into a story of chivalry, honor, and passion, where valor on the battlefield is intertwined with courtly love. A classic of medieval literature that offers a window into the values and aesthetics of the 12th-century epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work recounts  the exploits of Count William, a hero from the Geste of Garin de Monglane cycle. The plot focuses on the bold undertaking of taking the city of Orange, a Saracen fortress. Through a chanson de geste, it is narrated how William, after winning in combat, takes Princess Orable as his wife, who abandons her faith and her previous marriage to King Tibod of Persia to join the Christian hero. The narrative combines episodes of great martial violence with moments of lyricism and romantic tension, reflecting the ideal of the medieval knight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval epic and chansons de geste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe chivalric ideal: valor, honor, and loyalty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between Christendom and the Muslim world in literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCourtly love and religious conversion as plot elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the conquering hero and his epic destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in medieval literature, epic poetry, and chansons de geste. It is also ideal for students of philology, history, or comparative literature who wish to learn about one of the fundamental works of the William of Orange cycle. Likewise, it will attract those who enjoy tales of chivalry, legendary battles, and stories of love and conquest in a historical-literary context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to a classic text of the French epic, translated into Catalan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the values, aesthetics, and mentality of medieval society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines martial action with romantic tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and literary context to understand the evolution of heroic narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Anonymous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: LITERARY STUDIES: POETRY AND POETS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HISTORICAL FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FONDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: March 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taking of Orange is a Catalan edition of an anonymous classic of medieval epic literature. Its interest lies in offering the contemporary reader a fundamental work of the William cycle, with a plot that combines action, love, and religion. It is a valuable read for those who wish to explore the origins of European heroic narrative and appreciate the richness of the chansons de geste. The paperback format facilitates its access and dissemination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409986740571,"sku":"9788494665240","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849466524.jpg?v=1781899393","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494665240","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}