
By Heaney, Seamus; Orpheus (Greek mythological character); Merriman, Brian; Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
"Each of the translations during this booklet should be learn for its personal sake or as a part of a triptych. through atmosphere excerpts of Brian Merriman's Cuirt an Mhean Oiche in the acoustic of a classical delusion (the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice), Seamus Heaney presents a brand new and illuminating context for the eighteenth century Irish poem. For this paperback reissue, the poet has made a few revisions within the textual content of the originalRead more...
summary: "Each of the translations during this e-book might be learn for its personal sake or as a part of a triptych. via atmosphere excerpts of Brian Merriman's Cuirt an Mhean Oiche in the acoustic of a classical fable (the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice), Seamus Heaney presents a brand new and illuminating context for the eighteenth century Irish poem. For this paperback reissue, the poet has made a few revisions within the textual content of the unique Gallery Press edition."--Jacket