The Poem of the Cid

Name: The Poem of the Cid
Price: 7.49 EUR
Author: Ashton Lackey
ISBN: 9781005704148

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Ashton Lackey

C. C. Chamberlane
Paru le : 28/06/2022

The Poem of the Cid, (El Cantar de mio Cid), is a Spanish epic written it is widely considered Spain's national folktale, telling of fictionalized events... > Lire la suite

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The Poem of the Cid, (El Cantar de mio Cid), is a Spanish epic written it is widely considered Spain's national folktale, telling of fictionalized events of medieval Spain in the 11th century. It is based on the true story of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a Castilian knight who in reality fought for both Christian and Muslim forces, and explores chivalric themes such as loyalty, honor, and justice. The legendary Cid is the story of his exile by Alfonso VI and his reconciliation to the monarch.
The Cid's situation seems hopeless, but while his exile isolates him from family, friends, and those who want to house him, but cannot, the Cid turns his unfortunate situation into one of loyalty, honor, and courage. Due to the missing first half of the manuscript, the poem begins "in medias res" with the sad exit of the Cid in Burgos. With tears on the men and women, the brave warrior charges out with a few other knights.
As the poem moves it intends to make the most of his exile by boldly conquering many Moorish towns throughout Spain. As he races through the country conquering Moorish strongholds, he gains a reputation for being invincible plundering towns loaded with treasure and plenty of warriors joining to help him fight. He sends Alfonso many luxuries from his conquests, which Alfonso gladly accepts.

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Date de parution : 28/06/2022
Editeur : C. C. Chamberlane
ISBN : 978-1-005-70414-8
EAN : 9781005704148
Format : ePub

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Biographie de Ashton Lackey

Ashton Lackey (Harrington A. Lackey) has been a Spanish instructor, translator, tutor and writer for the past 30 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Anthropology from Eckerd College, a Master of Arts degree in Hispanic Literature from Auburn University, PhD candidate in Hispanic Literature at the University of Kentucky, and an Associate of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Nashville State Technical Institute.
Ashton has taught Spanish classes at Auburn University, Louisiana State University, University of Kentucky, Columbia State Community College, and Belmont University. He started a successful tutoring business- "Learning Strategies, " but is now retired. Ashton has completed 10 years of studying French from grammar school to high school. Also, he completed a semester of advanced French in Angers, France at the l'Université Catholique de l'Ouest.
He has written three novels, based on historical fiction: "Rare Gold, " "Disciple's Curse, " and "The Admiral's Signature." He has also published over 150 articles on various subjects and short stories. Ashton is now retired and currently lives in Bluffton, SC with his wife, Diana, and one furry daughter. Ashton has translated over 10 novels from Spanish to English, ("La Celestina", "Lazarillo de Tormes") and from English to Spanish: ("The Healing Of Gala").
I have recently been translating into English: "La Primera Catedral", "Surreal (Y otros relatos), and "MainCastle: La leyenda del caballero blanco". His hobbies are: collecting coins, comic books, books and metal detecting.