Piecing together the fragments : translating classical verse, creating contemporary poetry /

Balmer examines the art of classical translation from the perspective of the practitioner. From translating classical texts, to her poetry collections inspired by classical literature, she discusses her own relationship with ancient literature and uncovers the various strategies and approaches she h...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Balmer, Josephine (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Series:Classical presences.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Balmer examines the art of classical translation from the perspective of the practitioner. From translating classical texts, to her poetry collections inspired by classical literature, she discusses her own relationship with ancient literature and uncovers the various strategies and approaches she has employed in their transformations into English.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191747519
0191747513