In The Liberation of Jerusalem , Torquato Tasso set out to write an epic poem to rival the Iliad or Aeneid . Tasso's masterpiece left its mark on writers from Spenser and Milton to Goethe and Byron. This is the first English translation in modern times that faithfully reflects both the sense and the verse form of the original. Max Wickert's fine rendering is introduced by Mark Davie, who places Tasso's poem in it troubled historical context and sheds light on its narrative framework and historical accuracy as well as ...
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In The Liberation of Jerusalem , Torquato Tasso set out to write an epic poem to rival the Iliad or Aeneid . Tasso's masterpiece left its mark on writers from Spenser and Milton to Goethe and Byron. This is the first English translation in modern times that faithfully reflects both the sense and the verse form of the original. Max Wickert's fine rendering is introduced by Mark Davie, who places Tasso's poem in it troubled historical context and sheds light on its narrative framework and historical accuracy as well as its reception and influence.
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New. 2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. Tasso's epic poem concerns the capture of Jerusalem by the Crusaders in 1099, and combines the theme of war with romantic and magical tales of love between pagan and Christian. This is the first modern translation that faithfully reflects the sense and verse form of Tasso's hugely infuential masterpiece. Translator(s): Wickert, Max. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 360......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780199535354.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 496 p. Oxford World's Classics. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.