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French Literature

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Chanson de Roland

written 1000, part of the Cycle de France. Charlemagne follows Ganelon’s advice to negotiate with Saracen leader Marsile about Saragossa. 400000 Saracens ambush 20000 rear guard under Charlemagne’s nephew Roland [Hruotland of Brittany] at pass of Roncesvalles. despite Olivier’s pleas Roland does not sound ivory horn to summon rest of army until only 60 remain. blessed by Archbishop Turpin. Roland’s fiance Aude dies. Ganelon quartered

Romance of the Rose

Lover tries to pick a rosebud