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On Translating Homer, 3 Lects
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Literary CriticismWriting InstructionGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781024640649
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
On Translating Homer presents Matthew Arnold's influential lectures on the art and principles of translating Homeric epic poetry. Arnold, a renowned poet and critic, delves into the challenges of rendering Homer's style and spirit into English. He advocates for a translation that captures Homer's simplicity, nobility, and rapid movement, while cautioning against overly literal or embellished approaches. These lectures offer valuable insights into the complexities of translation and the enduring significance of Homer's works, making them essential reading for scholars, translators, and anyone interested in classical literature and the theory of translation.
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