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Title: The Odes of Casimire, Translated by G. Hils
Series Title: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 44
Note: Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Odes of Casimire, Translated by G. Hils" by Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the 17th century. The poems explore themes blending classical and Christian motifs, showcasing the author’s profound appreciation for both Horatian elegance and spiritual reflection. As a notable figure of neo-Latin poetry, Sarbiewski’s work invites readers to engage with rich imagery and philosophical concepts that transcend time. The opening of this translation presents the translator's note and an introduction highlighting Sarbiewski's background as a Polish Jesuit and his critical acclaim throughout Europe. The introduction emphasizes the significance of his odes, detailing how they combine classical references with Christian ideology and moral reflections on nature, life, and fortune. A few translated opening stanzas set the tone, illustrating the lush imagery of nature, peace, and the philosophical musings on human fortune, preparing readers for the lyrical depth and beauty that are to follow in the subsequent odes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sarbiewski, Maciej Kazimierz, 1595-1640
Commentator: Roestvig, Maren-Sofie
Translator: Hils, G.
EBook No.: 25055
Published: Apr 12, 2008
Downloads: 616
Language: English
Language: Latin
Subject: Latin poetry
Subject: Latin poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Odes of Casimire, Translated by G. Hils
Series Title: Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 44
Note: Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Odes of Casimire, Translated by G. Hils" by Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the 17th century. The poems explore themes blending classical and Christian motifs, showcasing the author’s profound appreciation for both Horatian elegance and spiritual reflection. As a notable figure of neo-Latin poetry, Sarbiewski’s work invites readers to engage with rich imagery and philosophical concepts that transcend time. The opening of this translation presents the translator's note and an introduction highlighting Sarbiewski's background as a Polish Jesuit and his critical acclaim throughout Europe. The introduction emphasizes the significance of his odes, detailing how they combine classical references with Christian ideology and moral reflections on nature, life, and fortune. A few translated opening stanzas set the tone, illustrating the lush imagery of nature, peace, and the philosophical musings on human fortune, preparing readers for the lyrical depth and beauty that are to follow in the subsequent odes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sarbiewski, Maciej Kazimierz, 1595-1640
Commentator: Roestvig, Maren-Sofie
Translator: Hils, G.
EBook No.: 25055
Published: Apr 12, 2008
Downloads: 616
Language: English
Language: Latin
Subject: Latin poetry
Subject: Latin poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.