{"product_id":"fierabras-english-translation-valentin-saric-9798262440184","title":"Fierabras (English Translation)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Modern English Translation of a Medieval Masterpiece\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in over \u003cb\u003efive centuries\u003c\/b\u003e, Jehan Bagnyon's \u003ci\u003eFierabras\u003c\/i\u003e - a medieval bestseller that once rivaled the \u003ci\u003eSong of Roland\u003c\/i\u003e - is available in \u003cb\u003eclear, modern English\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sweeping romance follows Charlemagne and his Twelve Peers as they confront the Saracen giant Fierabras, wielder of relics from Christ's Passion. Through single combat, faith, and unlikely brotherhood, a warrior once feared as an enemy becomes a champion of chivalry and conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Edition Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric milestone\u003c\/b\u003e - Bagnyon's 1478 prose was the \u003cb\u003efirst printed chanson de geste\u003c\/b\u003e, with 25 editions by 1500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultural influence\u003c\/b\u003e - Revered across Europe, cited by \u003cb\u003eRabelais and Cervantes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete \u0026amp; unabridged\u003c\/b\u003e - Every battle, vow, and miracle preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReadable \u0026amp; faithful\u003c\/b\u003e - Scholarly accuracy with accessible prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Readers Who Love\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval epics, Arthurian legends, and crusader tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpic fantasy with knights, giants, and relics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic literature reborn in modern translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"O noble Olivier, in God's honor I cry mercy to you... I will believe in the Christian faith and render the relics for which you take such pain.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated by Valentin Saric\u003c\/b\u003e - composer of hyper-classical music and author of speculative fiction - this edition restores a long-lost treasure of European literature, bridging medieval devotion with modern storytelling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote on the Author's Name: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original 1478 prose romance was written by \u003ci\u003eJehan Bagnyon\u003c\/i\u003e, whose name is sometimes modernized as \u003ci\u003eJean Bagnyon \u003c\/i\u003ein English references. Both forms refer to the same author; this edition uses the historically authentic \u003ci\u003eJehan\u003c\/i\u003e spelling while also acknowledging the variant to aid readers in finding the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Valentin Saric,Jehan Bagnyon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798262440184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Valentin Saric","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066675966207,"sku":"9798262440184","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1633b0c0-e4c3-49e7-b5c2-29cb705f5739.jpg?v=1768679839","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fierabras-english-translation-valentin-saric-9798262440184","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}