The publication of this new translation of the Jérusalem and the Chétifs allows readers to take a complete view of this poetic trilogy about the First Crusade as the author originally intended. It makes accessible to readers the central texts of one of the key epic cycles of Old French literature which is of unique interest because of its portrayal of relatively recent events. It also gives readers an insight into the process of transforming history into legend, which arguably is of wider interest than just the history of the First Crusade.

Contents: Part I Introduction: Introduction: from Antioch to Jerusalem by way of Oliferne; Editions and principles of translation. Part II Translation: Summary of texts; The Chanson des Chétifs; Major variants of the Chanson des Chétifs; The Chanson de Jérusalem. Part III Appendices. Bibliography; Index.

Carol Sweetenham is an accomplished translator of medieval texts on the Crusades. Her previous publications include: The Canso d'Antiocha, with Linda Paterson (2003); Robert the Monk's History of the First Crusade (2005); and The Chanson d'Antioche, with Susan Edgington (2011).