Description
""On Translating Homer: Three Lectures Given at Oxford" by Matthew Arnold explores the challenges and nuances of translating Homer's epic poetry. Arnold delves into the essence of Homer's language, emphasizing its simplicity, nobility, and poetic nature. The book discusses the misconceptions about Homer being prosaic or low and highlights the importance of capturing the true essence of Homer's work in translation. Through a detailed analysis and a focus on a passage from the Iliad, Arnold underscores the beauty and grandeur of Homer's poetry, urging translators to convey the energy and grace of the original text."
Details
Publisher - HardPress Limited
Language - English
Paperback
Author(s) -
Published Date - 2019-08-09
ISBN - 9780461115208
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 cm
Page Count - 136
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