Essay Archive - Summary of El Cid
Summary of El Cid
El Cid is an epic tale that twlls of legendary warriors and kings. It
was written about the year eleven hundred and has unkown author. The
story centers on Ruy Diaz, more commonly known as El Cid. El Cid losses his
king's respect and admiration. Exactly why El Cid lost the king's favor is
nor known, but his heroic struggle to regain it is well documented. He
overcame the great odd placed against him and became an excellent vassa.
El Cid is a perfect medieval vassal because he follows his faith, is a
great leader, and shows homage to his k....
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