ISBN: 9789367219188 Author: Matthew Arnold Pages: 180 Size: A5 Genre: Literary Criticism / Translation Studies / Classical Literature Edition: First Edition (2025) Price: ₹296 Binding: Paperback
Key Features:
✔ Seminal work on translation theory from a leading Victorian thinker
✔ In-depth analysis of poetic fidelity and classical literary traditions
✔ Offers critical commentary on English translations of Homer
✔ A must-read for students of English, classics, and comparative literature
✔ Designed in a compact, reader-friendly A5 paperback format
Description:
On Translating is Matthew Arnold’s definitive exploration of the philosophy and challenges of literary translation. Focused particularly on the works of Homer, this essay bridges linguistic technique with poetic ethics, providing invaluable guidance for anyone engaged in rendering literary texts across languages. Arnold’s arguments advocate for elegance, accuracy, and the preservation of poetic dignity—principles still central to translation today.
This edition is an essential addition to academic shelves, translation workshops, and the libraries of those who believe in the cultural importance of transmitting literature across generations and languages.
