The Lay of the Cid
R. Selden Rose · English
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The Lay of the Cid
R. Selden Rose · English
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Synopsis: The national epic of Spain, written in the twelfth century about Rodrigo Diaz of Bivar, conqueror of Valencia, who only died in 1099 but had already become a legend. Rendered into vigorous English rhymed couplets of seven iambic feet in 1919. *********** Transcription by Holly Ingraham. *********** THE LAY OF THE CID Translated into English Verse by R. Selden Rose and Leonard Bacon ______________________ THE CID Lashed in the saddle, the Cid thundered out To his last o
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