Letters Concerning Poetical Translations, And Virgil's And Milton's Arts Of Verse, Etc. (1739)

By William Benson

Book Overview

Letters Concerning Poetical Translations, And Virgil�������s And Milton�������s Arts Of Verse, Etc. is a book written by William Benson and published in 1739. The book is a collection of letters that Benson wrote to various literary figures, discussing the art of poetic translation and the works of two of the greatest poets in the English language, Virgil and Milton.Benson's letters explore the challenges and complexities of translating poetry from one language to another, and he provides insights into the difficulties faced by translators in capturing the essence and beauty of the original work. He also examines the styles and techniques used by Virgil and Milton in their poetry, and analyzes their use of language, imagery, and symbolism.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of poetry and translation, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of literary criticism in the 18th century. Benson's insights and observations are still relevant today, and his work remains an important contribution to the study of poetry and 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: 1437034365
• ISBN13: 9781437034363
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"