Metrical Translations And Lyrics (1869)

By Robert William Buckley

Book Overview

Metrical Translations and Lyrics is a collection of poems and translations by Robert William Buckley, originally published in 1869. The book includes translations of works by classical authors such as Virgil, Horace, and Catullus, as well as original poems by Buckley. The translations are done in a metrical style, which means that they follow a specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. The book also includes a preface by Buckley, in which he discusses his approach to translation and his thoughts on poetry. Overall, Metrical Translations and Lyrics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical literature and 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: 1165419459
• ISBN13: 9781165419456
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"