Seamus Heaney
The Translations of Seamus Heaney
The Translations of Seamus Heaney
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The Translations is a landmark volume, showcasing Seamus Heaney's exceptional talent as a poet-translator. It includes translations from Latin, Old English, and various ancient and modern European languages, covering a wide range of themes and genres. The book is framed with Heaney's own writings on his works, providing insight into his genius for interpretation and transformation. It is praised for its breadth, depth, and significance in the world of translation.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 704 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Faber & Faber
A colossal tome, an immense literary masterpiece, brimming with thrilling adventures, diverse themes, and an unwavering dedication to self-subjugation. Michael Hofmann, TLS
Seamus Heaney, a literary luminary, embarked on an extraordinary journey of translation, encompassing a vast array of classic works from Latin and Old English, as well as poems from numerous ancient and modern European languages. His homeland's Old, Middle, and Modern Irish played a significant role in his literary endeavors, resulting in a remarkable collection that showcases the breadth and depth of his expertise.
As editor, Marco Songzogni skillfully frames Heaney's translations alongside his own insightful writings on his works. Together, these provide a profound understanding of Heaney's exceptional talent for interpretation and transformation, elevating him to the status of one of the greatest poet-translators of all time.
The Translations... stands as a landmark volume, a testament to Heaney's unique and generous genius. It sheds light on the crucial role of translation in shaping and nurturing his extraordinary artistic prowess, as readers are further enriched with Marco Sonzogni's meticulously detailed notes.
Martina Evans, Irish Times, praises this volume as a handsome testimony to Heaney's lifelong service to the noble art of translation. David Wheatley, Guardian, hails it as a compendium to be cherished and celebrated. Paul Perry, Sunday Independent, describes it as a magnificent book that deserves to be treasured and celebrated.
Weight: 1084g
Dimension: 234 x 157 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571342532
Edition number: Main
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