Milton's Latin Poems

In this collection, esteemed poet and translator David R. Slavitt brings to life John Milton's Latin poetry with deft, imaginative modern English translations. While Milton is recognized as one of the most learned English poets in history, his Latin poetry is less well known. Slavitt's careful rendering brings Milton's Latin poems-many written in his late teens-into the present. He keeps true to the style of the originals, showing Milton's maturing poetic voice and the freedom he found working in Latin. On the Gunpowder PlotO, sly Guy Fawkes, you plotted against your king and the British lords, but did you intend to be kindand make up for your malice in this thing with at least a show of piety? Do we findan intention, perhaps, of sending the members of court up to the sky in a chariot made of firethe way Elijah traveled. Or do I distort the simple wickedness of your desire? Featuring an introduction by Gordon Teskey, this comprehensive English-language collection of Milton's Latin poems pays due respect to a master. Poetry lovers, Milton fans, and scholars of either will welcome, enjoy, and learn from this work.

ISBN 1421400790   DEWEY edition DC22 ISBN13 9781421400792 (What's this?)   Pages 112 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press   Weight (grammes) 158 Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press   Published in Baltimore, MD Format Paperback   Height (mm) 216 Publication date 03 May 2011   Width (mm) 140 Translator David R. Slavitt   Spine width (mm) 8 Writer of introduction Gordon Teskey   Academic level General, Undergraduate, Professional / Scholarly DEWEY 821.4   Interest age From 13 To 17

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