Introduction to Poem of the Cid / Cantar de mio Cid
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Date
2019
Authors
Bailey, Matthew
Wacks, David A.
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Publisher
University of Oregon Libraries
Abstract
This is a pedagogical edition of a selection of el Cantar de Mio Cid (ca. 1200) with a short general introduction, notes, and brief bibliography. The edition and translation are by Matthew Bailey (2019).
The Cantar de Mio Cid is the only complete surviving epic poem in Castilian. It relates the quasi-historical exploits of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (d. 1099), a low-ranking Christian noble from outside Burgos who went on to become a powerful warlord and (temporary) ruler of Valencia. The poem traces the trajectory of Díaz’s disgrace at court, exile, and eventual triumph and restoration to the good graces of his king, Alfonso VI of Castile.
Description
6 pages, English and Spanish translations available
Keywords
13th century, Castile, Castilian, Christianity, Poetry