The Story of Roland
From Ars Libri by An everyman's journey through western literature.
March 24, 2026 · 41 min
About this episode
This episode discusses James Baldwin’s classic retelling of the medieval legends surrounding Charlemagne’s knights in 'The Story of Roland'.
James Baldwin’s The Story of Roland (1883) is a classic retelling of the medieval legends surrounding the greatest of Charlemagne’s knights. It combines chivalry, epic battles, and old-school heroism in a web of interweaving adventures. This is one of the best books for boys and girls alike. Old original copies from Scribner and Sons are still available with wonderful artwork by Peter Hurd. 10/10 recommend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com
Topics covered
- medieval legends
- chivalry
- epic battles
- heroism
- children's literature
Keywords
- James Baldwin
- The Story of Roland
- medieval legends
- chivalry
- children's literature
- epic battles
- heroism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Scribner and Sons
Books & works: The Story of Roland
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