{"product_id":"9781603847667","title":"The Epic of The Cid: with Related Texts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Epic of the Cid\u003c\/i\u003e records the deeds of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, the Cid of history and legend. A powerful warrior in the Christian reconquest of medieval Spain, a formidable strategist, and a charismatic leader, the Cid deeply impressed his contemporaries, both Christian and Muslim. Already, in his lifetime, songs, stories, and chronicles were devoted to his exploits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn offering both a highly readable, colloquial prose translation of \u003ci\u003eEl Cantar de Mio Cid\u003c\/i\u003e and selections from a wide variety of those contemporary accounts, this volume brings the historical figure back to life for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarney's substantial Introduction and annotation provide the historical, military, and literary background necessary for an informed reading of the texts; also included are maps, a compendium of proper names, a bibliography, and an index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134775542000,"sku":"9781603847667","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781603847667_p0.jpg?v=1763830640","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781603847667","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}