The Song of Roland; Formulaic Style and Poetic Craft |
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Contents
The Problem and the Method | 1 |
Formulaic Language and Mode of Creation | 16 |
The Episode of Baligant Theme and Technique | 63 |
the Evolution of Old French Epic Style | 160 |
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