The Song of the Cid by María Rosa Menocal, Burton Raffel

The Song of the Cid

María Rosa Menocal, Burton Raffel

288 pages first pub 1140 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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From a legendary translator: a magnificent new rendering of Spain's national epicVenture into the heart of Islamic Spain in this vibrant, rollicking new translation of The Song of the Cid, the only surviving epic from medieval Spain. Banished from...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.28

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