Piecing Together the Fragments: Translating Classical Verse, Creating Contemporary Poetry (Classical Presences)

Synopsis

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. Classical Translation And Translator Statements -- Classical Translation And Dead Languages -- Classical Translation And Research -- Classical Translation And Creativity. Josephine Balmer. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [237]-257) And Index.