English Translators of Homer: From George Chapman to Christopher Logue (Writers & Their Work) - Softcover

Simeon Underwood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0746308701 ISBN 13: 9780746308707

Publisher: Liverpool University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Since Chapman made his famous translation at the end of the Elizabethan period, Homer and the translation of his works have had a central place in English literature. This book traces the great tradition of English translations of Homer, focusing in particular on the contributions of Chapman, Pope, E.V. Rieu and Christopher Logue - names which in themselves show the wide range of approaches which have been taken to Homer's original. Translation is often seen as an expression of its age, and the author examines each period's differing attitudes to Homer and to the translator's task. Finally, in the post-War period as the study of translation itself has moved to the forefront of literary and cultural studies, this book provides a brief introduction to the main lines of contemporary thinking in this area, and illustrates them by examples from the tradition of English Homers.

About this title

About the Author:

Simeon Underwood has worked as administrator, staff development co-ordinator and consultant in higher education sector, including at the Universities of Leeds, York and Lancaster. He has also recently completed postgraduate studies in classical Greek at King's College, London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0746308701
• ISBN 13: 9780746308707
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 81