The Roland and Otuel Romances and the Anglo-Norman Otinel (Middle English Texts Series)

"This edition contains four Middle English Charlemagne romances from the Otuel cycle: Roland and Vernagu, Otuel a Knight, Otuel and Roland, and Duke Roland and Sir Otuel of Spain. A translation of the romances' source, the Anglo-French Otinel, is also included. The romances center on conflicts between Frankish Christians and various Saracen groups. In addition to Charlemagne and Roland, each romance features a Saracen character: either the kind but loathsome giant Vernagu or Otuel, Vernagu's handsome and sharp-tongued nephew. The romances deal with issues of racial and religious difference, conversion, and faith-based violence"-- Provided by publisher Cover Title Page Table of Contents Acknowledgments General Introduction Roland and Vernagu Introduction Text Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Otuel A Knight Introduction Text Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Otuel and Roland Introduction Text Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Duke Roland and Sir Otuel of Spain Introduction Text Explanatory Notes Textual Notes The Anglo-Norman “Otinel” Introduction Text Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Bibliography Glossary