Stories of Charlemagne and the Twelve Peers of France
By Alfred J. Church (1902)
Alfred J. Church's classical rendering of the Carolingian chansons de geste: the four sons of Aymon, the duel of Roland and Ferragus, Huon of Bordeaux and Oberon king of the fairies, and the last march of the great Emperor.
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Chapter 1: The Four Sons of Aymon and King Charlemagne
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The Four Sons of Aymon and King Charlemagne
Living Narrative & Heroic Myth: The rebellion of the noble brothers; their flight into the Ardennes forest; surviving in starvation through brotherly fidelity and love.
Narration & Moral Reflection Prompt: Find the Ardennes forest on a map of Belgium and France: an ancient, rugged region of deep ravines and dense oak woods.
[Public Domain: Classical Heroic Mythology & Chivalric Heritage Edition.]
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Chapter 1: The Four Sons of Aymon and King Charlemagne
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Chapter 2: The Wonder-Horse Bayard
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Chapter 3: The Duel of Roland and the Giant Ferragus
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Chapter 4: Huon of Bordeaux and His Impossible Quest
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Chapter 5: Oberon, King of the Fairies
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Chapter 6: Huon in the Palace of Babylon
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Chapter 7: The Escape Across the Red Sea
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Chapter 8: The Faithful Malagigi and the Book of Spells
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Chapter 9: The Emperor's Judgement at Paris
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Chapter 10: The Battle of Roncesvalles: Church's Account
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Chapter 11: The Revenge of Charlemagne and the Trial of Ganelon
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Chapter 12: The Sleep of Charlemagne beneath the Untersberg
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