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El Cid
Author unknown (written c. 12th century)

Type of Work:

Heroic epic poem

Setting

Spain; late eleventh century

Principal Characters

El Cid (Rity Diaz) , a spirited knight
King Alfonso, King of Leon and Castile(Christian Spain)
Minaya Fanez, The Cid's chief lieutenant and companion
Dona Ximena, The Cid's faithful wife
Dona Elvira and Dona Sol, The Cid's two daughters
Diego and Fernando Gonzalez, villainous princes of Carrion
Martin Antolinex, a nobleman of Burgos, and ally of The Cid