Eclogues and Georgics / James Bradley Wells.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vergil, author.

Wells, James Bradley, author.

Series:

Wisconsin studies in classics.

Wisconsin studies in classics

Language:

English

Latin

Subjects (All):

Didactic poetry, Latin--Translations into English.

Didactic poetry, Latin.

Pastoral poetry, Latin--Translations into English.

Pastoral poetry, Latin.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (261 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Madison, Wisconsin : The University of Wisconsin Press, [2022]

Summary:

"James Bradley Wells combines creative practice and intimate knowledge of contemporary poetry and classical antiquity in this thought-provoking new translation of two early works by ancient Rome's most well-known and most esteemed poet, Vergil's Eclogues and Georgics. With its emphasis on the musicality of English, Wells's translations honor the original spirit of Latin poetry as both a written and performance-based art form. The accompanying introductory essays situate Vergil's poems in a rich literary tradition. Wells provides historical context and literary analysis of these two works, eschewing facile interpretations of these oft examined texts and ensconcing them in the society and culture from which they originated. These annotated essays, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary, alongside Wells's bold vision for what translation choices can reveal, guide readers as they explore this ancient and famously difficult poetry."--Publisher description.

Contents:

General Introduction to Vergil and His Poetry

Vergil's Eclogues

Vergil's Georgics

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Vergil Eclogues and Georgics

ISBN:

9780299337438

029933743X

OCLC:

1344535955