by Ramon Menendez Pidal · Lectorum Pubns · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788423920129
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«Cantar del Cid» is the anonymous epic poem of medieval Spanish literature, published by Lectorum Pubns in paperback (335 pages, in Spanish).
The poem narrates the deeds of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the Cid Campeador, from his exile from Castile and his effort to regain his honour. Through military campaigns, conquests and alliances, it combines the ideal of the warrior hero with loyalty and honour, and reflects the medieval Castilian world.
1984 edition of the Selecciones Austral collection (number 12), with the ancient text prepared by Ramón Menéndez Pidal, modern prose version by Alfonso Reyes and prologue by Martín de Riquer.
Suitable for literature students and readers interested in medieval classics of Spanish literature.
Ramón Menéndez Pidal was a Spanish philologist and historian. He worked extensively on the history of the Spanish language and Spanish folklore and folk poetry. One of his main topics was the history and legend of El Cid. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in 26 separate years, the most nominations of any other person.
