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To Homer through Pope : an introduction to Homer's Iliad and Pope's translation / H.A. Mason.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mason, H. A. (Harold Andrew)
- Series:
- Bristol classical paperbacks
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Homer. Iliad.
- Homer.
- Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744--Knowledge and learning--Language and languages.
- Pope, Alexander.
- Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744.
- Epic poetry, Greek--Translations into English--History and criticism.
- Epic poetry, Greek.
- Epic poetry, Greek--Translations into English.
- Translating and interpreting--England--History--18th century.
- Translating and interpreting.
- Greek language--Translating into English--History.
- Greek language.
- Achilles (Mythological character)--In literature.
- Achilles.
- Trojan War--Literature and the war.
- Trojan War.
- Greek language--Translating into English.
- History.
- England.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (vi, 216 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- London : Bristol Classical Press, 2002.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- "As fewer and fewer people learn to read ancient Greek, there is a need for a critical study of the most influential translations that have been made from the major works of ancient Greek literature. Mason's monograph offers exactly that for readers of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." More particularly, he presents a persuasive argument for reading Alexander Pope's translation, his accompanying notes, and his Essay on Criticism. These merit careful study, for they illuminate Pope's principles as a translator and constitute one of the most intelligent and penetrating commentaries on the poetic qualities of the epics ever written in English. Mason's new insights, along with his stringent and lively comments, will bring readers closer to a real understanding of Homer, whether they read him in the original or come to him in translation for the first time. They will also find here a masterly appreciation of Pope."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
- Notes:
- Originally published: London : Chatto and Windus, 1972.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Original
- ISBN:
- 9781472540454
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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