That we already possess some poetical transla tions which rank as master-works is universally recognized, and I cannot but think that, instead of inveighing against metrical translation as a mistake, it would be advisable to encourage the hope that eventually every great work of genius, of every age and every clime, may be made ac cessible to the English reader in a translation which shall approximate to the original, as nearly as possible, in form as well as in spirit.
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That we already possess some poetical transla tions which rank as master-works is universally recognized, and I cannot but think that, instead of inveighing against metrical translation as a mistake, it would be advisable to encourage the hope that eventually every great work of genius, of every age and every clime, may be made ac cessible to the English reader in a translation which shall approximate to the original, as nearly as possible, in form as well as in spirit.
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Illustrated by DELACROIX Cover Art. Very Good. 5x7" VERY GOOD CONDITION PAPERBACK, clean, solid, bright; Purple & red titles on orange paper covers showing "Faust & Mephistopeles" painting; 503pg pages; "Best translation" of this German Poetry Classic. Text In German Language & English Facing Page Translation.
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Fine in Very Good dust jacket. First edition bound in green cloth. Book has a small "Received" stamp on front fly else fine. DJ has a small rub & tiny chip at the base of the spine.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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