More Latin Lyrics, from Virgil to Milton - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393302326 ISBN 13: 9780393302325

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 1985

Synopsis

“These poems are startlingly alive and startlingly relevant . . . . for all of us who care for truth and beauty, here is a hoard of riches to ponder over and to treasure; it will last a lifetime.” ―Rumer Godden

On facing pages in Latin and English, most of the poems in this anthology were written between the first century A.D. and the thirteenth century. They were chosen by the translator during the dark days of World War II, and many reflect ageless themes, affirming the values of civilization, values that have endured through war and tumult in centuries past. Each poet’s work is prefaced by an editorial note, followed by a passage from Helen Waddell’s own published writings.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

On facing pages in Latin and English, most of the poems in this anthology were written between the first century A. D. and the thirteenth century. They were chosen by the translator during the dark days of World War II, and many reflect ageless themes, affirming the values of civilization, values that have endured through war and tumult in centuries past.

Language Notes:

Text: English, Latin (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0393302326
• ISBN 13: 9780393302325
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392
• Editor: Corrigan Dame Felicitas