Selections From English Prose Writers: For Translation Into Greek And Latin (1849)

Selections From English Prose Writers: For Translation Into Greek And Latin is a book published in 1849 by Henry Wright Phillott. The book contains a collection of excerpts from various English prose writers, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Bacon, which are intended to be translated into Greek and Latin. The purpose of the book is to provide students of the classics with examples of English prose that can be translated into the ancient languages. The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a different writer or theme. The sections include extracts from Shakespeare's plays, Milton's Paradise Lost, and Bacon's Essays.The book also includes notes and explanations to help students understand the context and meaning of the excerpts. The notes provide information on the historical and literary background of the writers and their works, as well as explanations of difficult vocabulary and concepts.Overall, Selections From English Prose Writers: For Translation Into Greek And Latin is a valuable resource for students of the classics who are interested in improving their translation skills and gaining a deeper understanding of English 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.