+"The Song of Roland" is the oldest surviving major [French epic](/wiki/french_epic) poem, a celebrated [chanson de geste](/wiki/chanson_de_geste). It recounts the heroic last stand and tragic death of Roland, a paladin in [Charlemagne's](/wiki/charlemagne) army, against overwhelming odds in the Pyrenees. This foundational work embodies themes of loyalty, honor, and Christian faith, defining the heroic ideals of its medieval era.
+## See also
+- [Medieval literature](/wiki/medieval_literature)
+- [Old French](/wiki/old_french)
+- [Heroic poem](/wiki/heroic_poem)
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