Publisher's Synopsis
""Parallel Verse Extracts For Translation Into English And Latin: With Special Preface On Idioms And Metres"" is a book written by J. E. Nixon and published in 1893. The book is aimed at students of Latin and English who are looking to improve their translation skills by comparing and contrasting parallel passages in both languages. The book contains a collection of extracts from various authors, including Virgil, Horace, Ovid, Shakespeare, and Milton. Each extract is presented in both English and Latin, side by side, allowing readers to compare the two languages and learn how to translate accurately and effectively. In addition to the extracts themselves, the book also includes a special preface on idioms and metres. This preface provides readers with an overview of the different idioms and metres used in both Latin and English poetry, helping them to better understand the nuances of the languages and how to translate them effectively. Overall, ""Parallel Verse Extracts For Translation Into English And Latin: With Special Preface On Idioms And Metres"" is a valuable resource for students of Latin and English who are looking to improve their translation skills and deepen their understanding of both languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
