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English Translations from the Greek: A Bibliographical Survey
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- Gutenberg ID
- 48950
- Title
- English Translations from the Greek: A Bibliographical Survey
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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This book is a bibliographical survey of English translations from Greek literature, covering the period from 1484 to 1917. It includes a list of translations, their authors, and publication dates, as well as a table showing the number of translations by genre and decade.
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English Translations from the Greek: A Bibliographical Survey by Finley Melville Kendall Foster is a comprehensive overview of English translations from Greek literature, covering a period of over 400 years. The book includes a list of translations, their authors, and publication dates, as well as a table showing the number of translations by genre and decade. The survey reveals that the Elizabethans were indiscriminate in their tastes, translating anything that appealed to them, while the neo-classicists went back to the classics for their authority. The 19th century saw a steady demand for translations, with a focus on Drama, Epic, History, Oratory, Philosophy, Biography, Poetry, and minor divisions. The book also discusses the changing fortunes of English translation from the Greek, including the rise of schoolboy helps and the impact of the war on translation. The survey covers 2164 translations, of which 1289 are original translations and 875 are reprintings. The table shows the number of translations by genre and decade, with the most popular genres being Drama, Epic, and History. The book also highlights the influence of the Greek Romance on Elizabethan prose fiction and the rise of Poetry in the 18th century. The 19th century saw a steady demand for translations, with a focus on Drama, Epic, History, Oratory, Philosophy, Biography, Poetry, and minor divisions. The book concludes by noting that the interest in Greek literature has been consistent throughout the centuries, with each generation showing a preference for the prevailing literary taste. The table provides a thermometer of public taste through the centuries, showing that the choice of what to translate has been along lines similar to the prevailing literary interest.
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- 4.2/5
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- Finley Melville Kendall Foster
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- Classics
- Bibliography