# Robert the Devil, Vol. 1

By **Samuel N Rosenberg**

- ISBN-13: 9780271080161
- Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 168
- Published: 23 Jan 2018
- Language: en
- Price: £26.03 (new)
- Categories: Poetry, History, Literary Criticism, European, Europe, Ancient & Classical, Medieval

## About this book

Samuel N. Rosenberg provides the first modern English translation of the thirteenth-century French romance Robert the Devil in this first volume. This work of medieval poetry explores a tale of supernatural birth and spiritual redemption through energetic free verse. The narrative follows a noblewoman who calls upon Satan to conceive, resulting in the birth of a destructive young man. After his wicked behavior forces a revelation of his origins, Robert leaves Normandy to seek salvation through a long period of penance.

This volume serves as a significant resource for studies in history, Europe, and medieval literary criticism. The text traces Robert's journey from a mute fool in the Roman Emperor's court to a hero who defeats the Turks and eventually achieves sainthood. As a piece of ancient and classical poetry, Robert the Devil influenced centuries of European literature and opera. This edition includes a thoughtful introduction and bibliography to support readers of European history and literature.

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