Since the twelfth century A.D., the "Poem of CID" has been sung throughout Europe. This great Spanish epic celebrates Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar - the Cid - the knight of vision and courage who rose from the provinces to become the defender of Christendom and champion of the feudal order. In this Mentor edition the poet W.S. Merlin recaptures the strength and sweep of the "Poem of CID", the force that made it a lasting legend throughout the ages. This is the first edition second printing of the Mentor classics edition of the poem of the Cid. Published in 1962 this vintage edition is a dual translation featuring English on one side and the original Spanish translation on each opposite page. This book is in excellent condition with almost no signs of wear.