Translations From The German: And Original Poem

By Francis Leveson Gower

Book Overview

Translations From The German: And Original Poem (1824) is a collection of poems by Francis Leveson Gower. The book includes translations of German poems by Goethe, Schiller, and other prominent German poets. Additionally, the book features an original poem by Gower titled ""The Prisoner of Chillon."" The translations are faithful to the original German texts and are accompanied by notes and commentary that provide context and insight into the poems. Gower's own poem is a narrative poem that tells the story of a prisoner who is held captive in a castle in Switzerland. The book is a testament to Gower's love of German poetry and his skill as a translator and poet. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in German literature and poetry of the Romantic era.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: 1104512378
• ISBN13: 9781104512378
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"