Poetical Translations From The Ancients (1795)

By Gilbert Wakefield

Book Overview

Poetical Translations From The Ancients is a book published in 1795 by Gilbert Wakefield. The book contains a collection of translated poems from ancient Greek and Latin literature. The poems are translated into English and include works by famous poets such as Homer, Virgil, and Horace. Wakefield's translations are praised for their accuracy and fidelity to the original texts. The book also includes an introduction by Wakefield, in which he discusses his approach to translation and his philosophy of poetry. Overall, Poetical Translations From The Ancients is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as for those interested in 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: 1165764369
• ISBN13: 9781165764365
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"