Summer 1914. In order to dedicate themselves to a life of study, the King and his friends take an oath to avoid the company of women for three years. No sooner have they made their pledge than the Princess of France and her ladies-in-waiting arrive,...
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Summer 1914. In order to dedicate themselves to a life of study, the King and his friends take an oath to avoid the company of women for three years. No sooner have they made their pledge than the Princess of France and her ladies-in-waiting arrive, presenting the men with a severe test of their high-minded resolve
1 videodisc (approximately 140 min.),
sound, color,
4 3/4 in
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Originally produced for live broadcast in theaters in 2015
Issued as part of a 2-DVD set: Love's labour's lost & Love's labour's won
"Supported using funding by Arts Council England'--Ending credits
Special features: Edwardian photo gallery ; cast photo gallery ; featurette on the language of the play ; interview with set designer Simon Higlett ; director's commentary
One of the most powerful and sustained works in all medieval literature, without which no series could be considered complete. The Poem of My Cid deals with the exploits of the medieval Castilian warrior, beginning with the sorrow of his departure...
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One of the most powerful and sustained works in all medieval literature, without which no series could be considered complete. The Poem of My Cid deals with the exploits of the medieval Castilian warrior, beginning with the sorrow of his departure into exile and focusing on his determination to regain the favour of his king. Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Select Bibliography -- Maps -- Spain at the time of the Cid -- The Cid's route into exile -- The campaigns in the Levante -- The route to and from Corpes -- INTRODUCTION -- I. Manuscript, date and authorship -- II. This historical background to the events and composition of the Poema de Mio Cid -- III. The Spanish epic -- IV. History and fiction in the Poema de Mio Cid -- V. Themes -- VI. Characterization -- VII. The poet's craft -- VIII. The Cid in literature and music -- IX. The translation -- Notes to the Introduction -- THE POEM AND COMMENTARY -- CANTAR I -- CANTAR II -- CANTAR III -- Index of proper names -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- Poema de Mio Cid, fol. 565 (lines 2760-2787) -- The castle of Zorita -- The Puerta del Sol in Toledo.
