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Stories of the century

Stories of the century

The 1100’s have been an exciting century for heroic literature. Here are the epic figures who are currently attracting the attention of the premier poets and storytellers.

King Arthur. This legendary king of Britain may be the hottest topic around. Poets and historians who have written recently about Arthur and his knights include French poets Chrétien de Troyes, Wace, and Marie de France; and British historian Geoffrey of Monmouth.

The Cid. "Poem of the Cid" describes the many heroic adventures of the great Spanish war hero Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, better known as "The Cid."

Roland. The great French epic poem "The Song of Roland" tells of the deeds of the greatest of the legendary knights who served the medieval king Charlemagne.

Finn MacCool. The legends about the great Irish hero Finn and his band of warriors, the Fianna, have been around at least since the 800’s. But they're just as popular today in the 1100’s as they ever were! So are stories about that other great Irish hero, Cuchulainn.