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The Poem of the Cid: Dual Language Edition (Penguin Classics) Paperback – January 8, 1985

by Anonymous (Author), Rita Hamilton (Translator), Janet Perry (Translator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 80 ratings
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One of the finest of epic poems, and the only one to have survived from medieval Spain, The Poem of the Cid recounts the adventures of the warlord and nobleman Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar - 'Mio Cid'. A forceful combination of heroic fiction and historical fact, the tale seethes with the restless, adventurous spirit of Castille, telling of the Cid's unjust banishment from the court of King Alfonso, his victorious campaigns in Valencia, and the crowning of his daughters as queens of Aragon and Navarre - the high point of his career as a warmonger. An epic that sings of universal human values, this is one of the greatest of all works of Spanish literature.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Classics
  4. Publication date
    January 8, 1985
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    8.05 x 4.84 x 0.63 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0140444467
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0140444469
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Rita Hamilton read Spanish at King's College, London and held various academic positions at the university, finally becoming a Fellow in 1973. She died in 1982.

Janet Perry studied Spanish, French and German, becoming a Lecturer at King's College, London in 1921, a post she held for twenty-three years. She died in 1958.

Ian Michael is a Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford and King Alfonso XIII Professor of Spanish Studies for the University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics; Bilingual edition (January 8, 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140444467
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140444469
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.05 x 4.84 x 0.63 inches
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Glenn McDorman
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2003
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This edition of The Poem of the Cid is truly wonderful. For starters, it is a bilingual edition, presenting the reader with the original medieval Spanish text. The translation itself is highly readable. The humour and tension in particular scenes shine in this translation.
The story itself is also marvelous. We get a wonderful sense of the confusion and ambiguities of the feudal society. The uniqueness of the Spanish feudal experience comes through brilliantly. The Muslims are dealt with with more accuracy and tolerance than in any other work of medieval literature. The two Jewish characters in the poem -- moneylenders -- are presented without scorn. Indeed, it is the Frankish (probably Norman) count of Barcelona who is portrayed as the moronic outsider. There is much excellent description of medieval warfare, clothing, hommage ceremonies, and use of money, but most enlightening part of the story is the long trial scene.
The poem is short, with a fast-paced and coherent plot. It is very easy to read this in one sitting because it is so gripping.
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excited to give this gift!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019
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Book arrived in perfect condition, print could be a little bigger but appears to be of good quality. The really nice thing I hadn’t expected is the original Spanish isn’t before or after, it’s ALONGSIDE, making for a convenient and enjoyable comparison. A gift for my father whose native language is Spanish but now speaks more English.
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Patricia A. Martens
4.0 out of 5 stars A textbook I actually read
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2012
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I had to purchase this for a class I was taking on Medieval Europe. I will confess, I usually never read any of the assigned texts for classes i take, preferring to take notes from lecture (I find textbooks boring but enjoy learning from the Professor's lecture). I thought I would give this short tale a try, since it was so short. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the story was. I was amazed at how old this story was and at how well it held my interest. Well worth the read - after all, it's a short book.
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Jozef
5.0 out of 5 stars A Rarity
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
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In a world of ever-decreasing access to truly authentic antiquity, I am so happy that Penguin Books opted to publish this in the original medieval Spanish. As a linguist specializing in Romance / Italic and Germanic languages, I was delighted to find an affordable publishing of this historic literature.
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Andrew Winter
3.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
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Classic medieval literature
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE edition to buy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2014
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This is a wonderful book! I have never read El poema de mío Cid but have always wanted to, and this book made it possible. The translation is close enough to the original that one can easily go back and forth to clear up any doubts, but English enough to be read fluently.

The introduction and notes are both scholarly and well-written. I found them extremely informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent undergraduate text
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2007
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This dual language book is excellent for teaching the Cid to English speaking students, providing the necessary back up to the medieval Castillian that is difficult for undergraduates. The introductory materials provide all the necessary background from a literary, historical and linguistic perspective.
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whereispigeon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015
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Yes, buy this! The Spanish was too difficult but the English made it such an enjoyable story
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