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Name: On the Study of Celtic Literature and on Translating Homer (Classic Reprint)
Author: Arnold, Matthew
ISBN: 9781332916726

Arnold, Matthew

9781332916726: On the Study of Celtic Literature and on Translating Homer (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332916724 ISBN 13 : 9781332916726

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical guide for translating Homer with a clear, precise aim Discover how to judge translations of the ancient poet and avoid common traps. This essay offers concrete advice on approaching Homer with care for speed, simplicity, and noble intention.

Matthew Arnold argues that the translator should rely on proven standards rather than speculative theories. He warns against overrating modern sentiment or narrow linguistic purism, and he shows how the best English renderings can preserve Homer’s rapid movement, plain speech, direct ideas, and grave dignity. The discussion blends critique of past attempts with a practical method for evaluating success.

What you will encounter
- Clear criteria for judging translation quality, including how it feels to readers who know Greek and poetry.
- Cautions on controversial questions about Homer’s existence or the structure of the Iliad, and why they matter little to rendering it well.
- A framework centered on four essential qualities of Homer’s poetry: rapid movement, plainness in language, directness of ideas, and noble presence.
- Reflections on how translators can avoid pedantry and stay faithful to the author’s spirit.

Ideal for readers of literary criticism, translation students, and anyone curious about the craft of rendering classical poetry into English.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332916724
ISBN 13: 9781332916726
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 351
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On the Study of Celtic Literature and on Translating Homer (Classic Reprint)

Matthew Arnold

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ISBN 10 : 1332916724 ISBN 13 : 9781332916726

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book considers the importance of Celtic literature and antiquities and explores the ways in which their study can illuminate the history and identity of the Celtic peoples. The author examines the work of Celtic scholars, discussing their methods and findings. The author argues that Celtic studies can help us to understand the unique contributions of the Celts to European culture. By exploring the works and ideas of Celtic authors and thinkers, scholars can uncover the rich intellectual and spiritual traditions of the Celtic peoples, which have often been overlooked or marginalized in mainstream historical narratives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332916726_0

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