Wordsworth Translated: A Case Study in the Reception of British Romantic Poetry in Germany 1804-1914

by John Williams

Book Overview

British writers of the Romantic Period were popular in Germany throughout the nineteenth century, and translations of Scott, Burns, Moore, Hemans, and Byron (among others) became widespread. This study analyses the reception of William Wordsworth's poetry in 19th century Germany in relation to other romantic poets. Research into Anglo-German cultural relations has tended to see Wordsworth as of little or no interest to Germany but new research shows...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441131213
• ISBN13: 9781441131218
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"