The Violet In The Crucible: Shelley And Translation
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly work, The Violet In The Crucible: Shelley And Translation, meticulously examines Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetic output through the lens of translation theory. Timothy Webb argues for the profound influence of linguistic and cultural transfer on Shelley's creative process and philosophical thought. The text uncovers the intricate ways in which Shelley engaged with classical and contemporary texts, reshaping them into his unique poetic voice. It presents a compelling analysis of how translation functioned not merely as a linguistic exercise but as a crucible for Shelley's revolutionary ideas. This essential study illuminates a critical aspect of Romantic literature, offering fresh perspectives on one of its most enigmatic figures.
Author: Timothy Webb
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Clarendon Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This scholarly work, The Violet In The Crucible: Shelley And Translation, meticulously examines Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetic output through the lens of translation theory. Timothy Webb argues for the profound influence of linguistic and cultural transfer on Shelley's creative process and philosophical thought. The text uncovers the intricate ways in which Shelley engaged with classical and contemporary texts, reshaping them into his unique poetic voice. It presents a compelling analysis of how translation functioned not merely as a linguistic exercise but as a crucible for Shelley's revolutionary ideas. This essential study illuminates a critical aspect of Romantic literature, offering fresh perspectives on one of its most enigmatic figures.