Sappho To Valéry: Poems In Translation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Frederick Nims
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rutgers University Press, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: two small chips along spine of jacket
Sappho To Valéry: Poems In Translation presents a remarkable anthology of poetic works, meticulously rendered into English by the esteemed John Frederick Nims. This collection chronicles a vast literary journey, spanning centuries from the lyrical fragments of ancient Greece's Sappho to the profound verses of 20th-century French master Paul Valéry. Nims's masterful translations illuminate the enduring power and diverse forms of poetry across different cultures and eras, offering readers a unique perspective on the translator's art. It argues for the universal resonance of poetic expression, making accessible the beauty and complexity of these seminal works to a contemporary audience. This volume stands as a testament to the timeless appeal of verse and the dedicated scholarship required to bridge linguistic divides.
Author: John Frederick Nims
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rutgers University Press, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: two small chips along spine of jacket
Sappho To Valéry: Poems In Translation presents a remarkable anthology of poetic works, meticulously rendered into English by the esteemed John Frederick Nims. This collection chronicles a vast literary journey, spanning centuries from the lyrical fragments of ancient Greece's Sappho to the profound verses of 20th-century French master Paul Valéry. Nims's masterful translations illuminate the enduring power and diverse forms of poetry across different cultures and eras, offering readers a unique perspective on the translator's art. It argues for the universal resonance of poetic expression, making accessible the beauty and complexity of these seminal works to a contemporary audience. This volume stands as a testament to the timeless appeal of verse and the dedicated scholarship required to bridge linguistic divides.