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Title:
Letters Concerning Poetical Translations
And Virgil's and Milton's Arts of Verse, &c.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Letters Concerning Poetical Translations" by William Benson is a collection of literary essays written in the early 18th century. The text dives into the intricacies and techniques involved in the translation of poetry, with a particular focus on the works of classical poets such as Virgil and Homer. Benson discusses the stylistic differences between these poets, exploring the unique nuances of their verses and the challenges of capturing their essence in translation. At the start of the work, the author introduces his project by explaining his intent to share thoughts on poetical translation and the distinct styles of Virgil and Milton. He reflects on the importance of adhering to an author's unique style to create a faithful translation, showcasing the differences in verse construction between Homer’s rapid style and Virgil’s majestic one. He supports his observations with examples from Homer’s "Iliad" and Virgil's "Aeneid," discussing how structure, pause, and choice of words impact the translation's fidelity and beauty. The opening presents a strong foundation for a detailed examination of poetry, translation, and the art of literary expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Benson, William, 1682-1754
EBook No.: 17548
Published: Jan 18, 2006
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Virgil -- Versification
Subject: Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Versification
Subject: Benson, William, 1682-1754 -- Correspondence
Subject: Latin language -- Translating into English -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Latin language -- Metrics and rhythmics -- Early works to 1800
Subject: English language -- Versification -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Poetry -- Translating -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Letters Concerning Poetical Translations
And Virgil's and Milton's Arts of Verse, &c.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David, Lesley Halamek
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Letters Concerning Poetical Translations" by William Benson is a collection of literary essays written in the early 18th century. The text dives into the intricacies and techniques involved in the translation of poetry, with a particular focus on the works of classical poets such as Virgil and Homer. Benson discusses the stylistic differences between these poets, exploring the unique nuances of their verses and the challenges of capturing their essence in translation. At the start of the work, the author introduces his project by explaining his intent to share thoughts on poetical translation and the distinct styles of Virgil and Milton. He reflects on the importance of adhering to an author's unique style to create a faithful translation, showcasing the differences in verse construction between Homer’s rapid style and Virgil’s majestic one. He supports his observations with examples from Homer’s "Iliad" and Virgil's "Aeneid," discussing how structure, pause, and choice of words impact the translation's fidelity and beauty. The opening presents a strong foundation for a detailed examination of poetry, translation, and the art of literary expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Benson, William, 1682-1754
EBook No.: 17548
Published: Jan 18, 2006
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Virgil -- Versification
Subject: Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Versification
Subject: Benson, William, 1682-1754 -- Correspondence
Subject: Latin language -- Translating into English -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Latin language -- Metrics and rhythmics -- Early works to 1800
Subject: English language -- Versification -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Poetry -- Translating -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.