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Song of the Cid

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SKU: 9780143105657

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Experience Spain’s national epic, “Song of the Cid,” in Burton Raffel’s masterful translation. This timeless tale of exile, honor, and redemption follows Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the Cid, on his epic journey. Explore medieval Spain, thrilling battles, and political intrigue in this must-read classic, now accessible like never before. ISBN: 9780143105657

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780143105657
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 13
  • Height: 196 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Series Title: Penguin Classics
  • Width: 130 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0143105655
  • Publisher Date: 31 Mar 2009
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Bilingual edition
  • Language: Spanish
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 227 gr

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

14 reviews for Song of the Cid

  1. Shekhar Sharma

    I found it difficult to get into this. It didn’t really resonate with me.

  2. Ritik Chaurasiya

    A classic tale, well-translated. While the language felt a bit dense at times, the story of the Cid is undeniably compelling.

  3. Ekjot Singh Khurana

    Good translation and the story moves along at a good pace. The characters are well-developed.

  4. Kritika Bhatia

    Amazing book! The translation captures the spirit and essence. Really enjoyed reading it.

  5. Rishabh Nayak

    Loved the story of the Cid! A true hero’s journey filled with adventure and heart.

  6. Rashi Srivastava

    A powerful story of honor and redemption! The battle scenes were particularly gripping. Highly recommend.

  7. Simran Koli

    A bit dry, but historically important. I appreciated the translator’s notes that provided greater clarity.

  8. Simran Bansal

    I enjoyed learning about the Cid’s journey. Some of the historical context was lost on me, however, making parts difficult to follow.

  9. Dimple Grover

    This translation made the ‘Song of the Cid’ accessible. It was interesting but not captivating enough.

  10. Riya Sharma

    Good, solid book. However, it was a bit repetitive at times and could have been shorter.

  11. Neeraj Davis

    An epic poem that lives up to its reputation! The themes of loyalty and courage resonated with me.

  12. Abhishek Kumar Nishad

    Raffel’s translation brings the ‘Song of the Cid’ to life! A bit slow in parts, but overall a worthwhile read for fans of epic poetry.

  13. Vaishnavi Sanjay Bhandari

    The ‘Song of the Cid’ is an important work. I struggled to connect with the characters emotionally, though.

  14. Aadya Pandey

    Excellent translation of the ‘Song of the Cid’. It is quite simply a master piece.

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