An Essay On Mr. Pope's Odyssey: In Five Dialogues (1737)

By Joseph Spence

Book Overview

""An Essay On Mr. Pope�������s Odyssey: In Five Dialogues"" is a literary criticism work written by Joseph Spence in 1737. The book is a series of five dialogues that offer a detailed analysis of Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's ""Odyssey."" Spence, a scholar and close friend of Pope, examines the translation in great depth, discussing its style, language, and overall effectiveness in conveying the original text's meaning. The dialogues also touch on Pope's literary influences and his approach to translation. The book provides valuable insights into the 18th-century literary scene and the work of one of its most prominent figures.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: 1164570226
• ISBN13: 9781164570226
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"