Efficacy of John Dryden's translation of the Aeneid? I…
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Efficacy of John Dryden's translation of the Aeneid?
I recently purchased a Harvard Classics collection which I intend to work my way through, and among the editions there is the Iliad, which I am keen on reading. I consider myself a casual reader and not very studious regarding how I approach books, so it is likely I will end up reading in one pass, and returning to previous passages as desired. My goal typically is to have a generalized and well-built understanding of the text, and the ability to recall and return for a more critical reading if needed.
John Dryden's 17th century translation looks pretty to me, but does it have any qualities which would constitute the purchase of another translation? I am not extremely hung up on the technicalities, but if there are aspects of the translation which raises concerns regarding the efficacy of the text, and providing a suitable understanding, then I would like to know. To Clarify: I am not asking about comparisons to other translations, I am asking about whether this translation stands on its own.
And to boot: my copy of the Divine Comedy is translated by Henry F. Clay, any concerns regarding him? Thank you for your time in responding
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I recently purchased a Harvard Classics collection which I intend to work my way through, and among the editions there is the Iliad, which I am keen on reading. I consider myself a casual reader and not very studious regarding how I approach books, so it is likely I will end up reading in one pass, and returning to previous passages as desired. My goal typically is to have a generalized and well-built understanding of the text, and the ability to recall and return for a more critical reading if needed.
John Dryden's 17th century translation looks pretty to me, but does it have any qualities which would constitute the purchase of another translation? I am not extremely hung up on the technicalities, but if there are aspects of the translation which raises concerns regarding the efficacy of the text, and providing a suitable understanding, then I would like to know. To Clarify: I am not asking about comparisons to other translations, I am asking about whether this translation stands on its own.
And to boot: my copy of the Divine Comedy is translated by Henry F. Clay, any concerns regarding him? Thank you for your time in responding
#entertainment
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