Latin Translation in the Renaissance: The Theory and Practice of Leonardo Bruni, Giannozzo Manetti and Desiderius Erasmus

ISBN-13: 9780521837170 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 218 str.

Paul Botley; P. E. Easterling; M. K. Hopkins

Opis

Latin translations of Greek works have received much less attention than vernacular translations of classical works. This book examines the Latin translations of Aristotle and the Bible produced by Leonardo Bruni (1370-1444), Giannozzo Manetti (1396-1459) and Desiderius Erasmus (c.1469-1536). Because these translations aroused considerable controversy at the time, their authors were obliged to defend them against their critics. Drawing together the ideas of three very different translators, this book provides a broad perspective on the development of Latin writing about translation.

Recenzje

'This book, though extremely detailed, is very well written. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the way in which Greek studies began in Western Europe, and the part Latin played in this process. It will also be of great value to anyone who is interested in translation studies, because the author spends time analysing both the theory and the practice of his exempla.' Classics Ireland

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Leonardo Bruni; 2. Gionnozzo Manetti; 3. Erasmus and the New Testament; 4. Renaissance translations: some categories; Appendix; References; Index of names.