Dryden's Virgil: Compared With The Latin Original (1874)

By John Diekmann

Book Overview

Dryden's Virgil: Compared With The Latin Original is a book written by John Diekmann and published in 1874. It is a comparative analysis of the works of two great poets, John Dryden and Virgil. The book provides a detailed comparison of Dryden's translation of Virgil's works with the original Latin text. It examines the similarities and differences between the two works, and explores the various techniques used by Dryden in his translation. The book also provides a critical analysis of Dryden's translation, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, Dryden's Virgil: Compared With The Latin Original is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of John Dryden and Virgil, and provides a fascinating insight into the art of translation.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: 1120613604
• ISBN13: 9781120613608
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"