On the Sublime

On the Sublime

On the SublimeThe text which has been followed in the present Translation is that of Jahn (Bonn,...
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Author: Longinus, active 1st century
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On the Sublime

On the Sublime

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On the Sublime

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Author: Longinus, active 1st century
Format: eBook
Language: English

On the Sublime

The text which has been followed in the present Translation is that of Jahn (Bonn, 1867), revised by Vahlen, and republished in 1884. In several instances it has been found necessary to diverge from Vahlens readings, such divergencies being duly pointed out in the Notes. One word as to the aim and scope of the present Translation. My object throughout has been to make Longinus speak in English, to preserve, as far as lay in my power, the noble fire and lofty tone of the original. How to effect this, without being betrayed into a loose paraphrase, was an exceedingly difficult problem. The style of Longinus is in a high degree original, occasionally running into strange eccentricities of language; and no one who has not made the attempt can realise the difficulty of giving anything like an adequate version of the more elaborate passages. These considerations I submit to those to whom I may seem at first sight to have handled my text too freely. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 17957
Author: Longinus, active 1st century
Release Date: Mar 10, 2006
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Translator: Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord), -1913

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