Michael Palma’s translation of the Inferno reproduces in contemporary English Dante’s intricate triple-rhyming terza rima form, defying the conventional wisdom of literary commentators who long argued that it simply cannot be done. This spectacular feat of poetic artistry— “accurate … admirably clear, and readable” (Richard Wilbur)—“in capturing the sense, sound, and spirit of the original … comes close to perfection” (X.J. Kennedy).
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780393427981
Publisert
2020-12-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Ww Norton & Co
Vekt
173 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240
Forfatter
Oversetter