"The Tale of the Cid" is a gripping narrative that follows the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid. Set during the tumultuous period of the Reconquista, the story showcases themes of honor, loyalty, and valor. After being unjustly exiled by King Alfonso VI, El Cid proves his prowess in battle while striving to regain his place in the kingdom. His exploits are marked by encounters with Moorish knights, personal sacrifices, and unwavering dedication to his family. Accompanied by tales of other chivalrous knights, this collection celebrates the ideals of courage and nobility in medieval times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dover Childrens Classics .

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Dover Publications .

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, as well as a well-known collector of fairy tales. He was born in Selkirk, Scotland. Throughout his lifetime, he wrote, edited, collected, or contributed to more than 150 works, most notable of which are his Fairy Books. He died on July 20th, 1912, at age 68.