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A Translation of the Passages From Greek, Latin, Italian, and French Writers, Quoted in the Prefaces and Notes to the Pursuits of Literature; a Poem,
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LinguisticsFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781245376266
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 14 2011
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A comprehensive translation of passages from Greek, Latin, Italian, and French writers, as quoted within the prefaces and notes of the poem The Pursuits of Literature. This volume provides access to the classical and continental sources that informed the original poem's commentary and critique of late 18th-century society and literature. Prefixed is a prefatory epistle serving as a general vindication of the original work.
Authored by Thomas James Mathias, this translation offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the period, revealing the influences shaping literary and social discourse. Scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature, poetry, and the 18th century will find this volume a rich resource for understanding the context and nuances of The Pursuits of Literature and the broader literary landscape of the time.
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