The Lay of the Cid
Synopsis: The national epic of Spain, written in the twelfth century about Rodrigo Diaz of Bivar, conqueror of Valencia, who only died in 1099 but had already become a legend. Rendered into vigorous English rhymed couplets of seven iambic feet in 1919. *********** Transcription by Holly Ingraham. *********** THE LAY OF THE CID Translated into English Verse by R. Selden Rose and
CHAPTER II
YOUR PARTICULAR CASE
CHAPTER III
WHY A CLASSIC IS A CLASSIC
CHAPTER IV
WHERE TO BEGIN
CHAPTER V
HOW TO READ A CLASSIC
CHAPTER VI
THE QUESTION OF STYLE
CHAPTER VII
WRESTLING WITH AN AUTHOR
CHAPTER VIII
SYSTEM IN READING
CHAPTER IX
VERSE
CHAPTER X
Synopsis: The national epic of Spain, written in the twelfth century about Rodrigo Diaz of Bivar, conqueror of Valencia, who only died in 1099 but had already become a legend. Rendered into vigorous English rhymed couplets of seven iambic feet in 1919. *********** Transcription by Holly Ingraham. *********** THE LAY OF THE CID Translated into English Verse by R. Selden Rose and