The Cid

The Cid is a literary work by Robert Southey that tells the story of Rodrigo D������az de Vivar, also known as El Cid, a medieval Spanish warrior and hero. The book is a poetic retelling of El Cid's life, from his early days as a young nobleman in Castile to his battles against the Moors and his eventual exile from the court of King Alfonso VI. Southey's work is considered a romanticized version of El Cid's story, as he portrays the hero as a virtuous and honorable man who is deeply committed to his family and his country. The book is also notable for its vivid descriptions of medieval Spain, including the customs, traditions, and landscapes of the time.Overall, The Cid is a classic work of literature that celebrates the heroic deeds and noble virtues of one of Spain's greatest historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history, Spanish culture, or epic poetry.In those days arose Rodrigo of Bivar, who was a youth strong in arms and of good customs; and the people rejoiced in him, for he bestirred himself to protect the land from the Moors. Now it behoves that ye should know whence he came, and from what men he was descended, because we have to proceed with his history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.