Homer And English Metre: An Essay On The Translating Of The Iliad And Odyssey

By William George T Barter and William George T. Barter

Book Overview

Homer And English Metre: An Essay On The Translating Of The Iliad And Odyssey (1862) is a book written by William George T. Barter. The book is an exploration of the challenges and techniques involved in translating the epic poems of Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey, into English metre. Barter examines various translations of Homer's works and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to rendering the poetry in English. He also provides his own analysis and suggestions for how the poems can be translated effectively while maintaining the power and beauty of the original Greek. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of translation, the study of classical literature, or the history of English poetry.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: 1104180677
• ISBN13: 9781104180676
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"