Friedrich Holderlin's translations have long been seen as some of the most fascinating ever made, so radical and unconventional that they have altered our ideas of what translation is. Based on a close study of the versions of Pindar and Sophocles, and placing Holderlin's practice in its 18th-century context, this book explores the meaning of translation for Holderlin's work as a whole, devoting particular attention to the poetry. The author draws links between translations, individual poems, essays and Holderlin'a working ...
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Friedrich Holderlin's translations have long been seen as some of the most fascinating ever made, so radical and unconventional that they have altered our ideas of what translation is. Based on a close study of the versions of Pindar and Sophocles, and placing Holderlin's practice in its 18th-century context, this book explores the meaning of translation for Holderlin's work as a whole, devoting particular attention to the poetry. The author draws links between translations, individual poems, essays and Holderlin'a working techniques, and suggests that translation, both as figure and practice, is at the centre of Holderlin's imaginative world.
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Very Good Condition. A very presentable copy with minimal wear. Only faint wear to cover. Internally, clean and fresh, with unmarked and uncreased pages. Publisher's note: "Friedrich Holderlin's translations have long been seen as some of the most fascinating ever made, so radical and unconventional that they have altered our ideas of what translation is. Based on close study of the versions of Pindar and Sophocles, and placing Holderlin's practice in its eighteenth-century context, this book explores the meaning of translation for Holderlin's work as a whole, devoting particular attention to the poetry."--Jacket Size: 21.3 x 15.8 x 1.8 cm. 270 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; Hölderlin, Friedrich, 1770-1843; Translating and interpreting; ISBN: 1900755114. ISBN/EAN: 9781900755115. Add. Inventory No: 231113JRP003017.
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Good Condition. Former library book in good condition. Pages are unmarked and uncreased. Bindings secure and firm. A good used copy with no major defects. Publisher's note: Friedrich Holderlin's translations have long been seen as some of the most fascinating ever made, so radical and unconventional that they have altered our ideas of what translation is. Based on close study of the versions of Pindar and Sophocles, and placing Holderlin's practice in its eighteenth-century context, this book explores the meaning of translation for Holderlin's work as a whole, devoting particular attention to the poetry. --Jacket. Size: 21.3 x 15.8 x 1.8 cm. x, 270 pp. Category: Hölderlin, Friedrich, 1770-1843; Translating and interpreting; 39.51; ISBN: 1900755114. Add. Inventory No: 210328TRW013019.
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