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Record Number: 3980 Author(s)/Creator(s): Morgan , Leslie Z. Contributor(s): Title: Berta ai piedi grandi: Historical Figure and Literary Symbol [The author explores the meaning of Berthe's deformed feet as a symbol of evil in the Franco-Italian version of the cycle that explains the necessity for Roland's death]. Source: Olifant 19, 1- 2 ( 1994): Pages 37 - 56. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Berthe, Wife of Pipin the Short and Mother of Charlemagne, in Literature Chansons de Geste, Literary Genre Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor, in Literature Geste Francor- Berta Ai Piedi Grandi, Franco-Italian Chanson de Geste Literature- Verse Physical Deformities Award Note: Geographic Area: Italy Century: 12- 13 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Loyola College Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1994. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 03819132

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