The Poem Itself (Nature Guide Series) - Softcover

Burnshaw, Stanley, Editor.

  • 4.54 out of 5 stars
    28 ratings by Goodreads
 
9780671678081: The Poem Itself (Nature Guide Series)

Synopsis

Available again for a new generation, this classic work contains over 150 of the greatest modern French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian poems presented in the original languages and brilliantly illuminated by English commentaries.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Burnshaw is a retired author, critic, and publisher.

Dudley Fitts (1903-1968), a renowned poet, critic and translator, authored and translated over 20 books. One of the preeminent twentieth century scholars of Greek literature, his English translations of the ancient Greek classics are much praised for their accessibility and their appeal to contemporary readers.

Henri Peyre (1901-1988) was Sterling Professor and chair of the French Department at Yale University. He was the author of numerous books including Literature and Sincerity, Baudelaire: A Collection of Critical Essays, and The Contemporary French Novel.

Language Notes

Text: English, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Spanish

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title