Cover of On translating Homer

Matthew Arnold

On translating Homer

1861

Arnold examines the challenges and principles of translating Homer's epic poems into English, arguing for specific approaches to capture the original Greek's literary qualities. The work critiques existing English translations of Homer and establishes criteria for what constitutes an effective translation of classical Greek poetry.

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