Theseus: And Other Poems And Translations (1878)

By Thomas Waddon Martyn

Book Overview

Theseus: And Other Poems And Translations is a book published in 1878 by Thomas Waddon Martyn. The book is a collection of poems and translations, with the titular poem being a retelling of the myth of Theseus, the legendary hero of Athens who slew the Minotaur. The book also includes translations of works by Virgil, Horace, and other classical poets, as well as original poems by Martyn. The poems cover a range of themes, from love and nature to history and mythology. Martyn was a British poet and translator who lived in the 19th century, and this book showcases his talents as a writer and his interest in classical literature.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: 1167198913
• ISBN13: 9781167198915
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"