Poetical Translations From The Ancients (1795)
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Poetical Translations From The Ancients is a book of translated poetry originally published in 1795 by Gilbert Wakefield. The book features translations of classical Greek and Roman poetry, including works by Homer, Virgil, and Ovid. Wakefield's translations aim to capture the essence and beauty of the original poems while also making them accessible to English readers. The book is divided into several sections, each devoted to a different poet or work. Along with the translations, Wakefield provides introductions and notes to provide context and background information on the poems. Poetical Translations From The Ancients is considered a significant work in the history of English translations of classical poetry and remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1104457849
ISBN13:9781104457846
Release Date:May 2009
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:134 Pages
Weight:0.42 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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