The Birth of French Literature: Exploring Medieval Epics Like La Chanson de Roland
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The Birth of French Literature: Exploring Medieval Epics Like La Chanson de Roland

Introduction When you think of French literature, your mind probably goes to existential philosophers, romantic poets, or 20th-century avant-garde authors. But let’s rewind to where it all began: medieval French epics. Specifically, La Chanson de Roland (or The Song of Roland), the granddaddy of French lit. This heroic tale is all about knights, loyalty, betrayal,…