Poet, critic, and editor rolfe humphries was born in philadelphia in 1894. The aeneid, prose translation full audiobook youtube. Humphries 1951, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This translation is dedicated to the memory of my first and best latin teacher, my father, john henry humphries. All pictures are from wikimedia commons, unless otherwise annotated. The fourth book of virgils aeneid and the ninth book of voltaires henriad, also by voltaire gutenberg ebook virgil. The aeneid of virgil by rolfe humphries hc 1951 b242 for sale.
Written by the roman poet virgil more than two thousand years ago, the story of aeneas sevenyear journey from the ruins of troy to italy, where he becomes the founding ancestor of rome, is a narrative on an epic scale. Because of controversy surrounding the text of the first of those books, humphries correspondence with william warder norton, louise. Virgils aeneid is as eternal as rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and. Rolfe humphries ac 1915 papers, 18961992 bulk 19151969. Auden included his poetry in the faber book of modern american verse. Rolfe humphries has 21 books on goodreads with 19687 ratings. On first looking into humphries latin behind the hedge. George rolfe humphries born november 20, 1894 april 22, 1969 was an. Even if translators who write in verse refashion vergils words into something different. A verse translation scribnermacmillan bk by humphries, rolfe isbn.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. Auden called humphries translation of virgils aeneid a service for. Mar 20, 2019 for sale aeneid virgil aeneas troy trojans rolfe humphries softback 1951 scribner library lyceum editions charles scribners sons out of print edition book emorys memories. A verse translation scribnermacmillan bk by rolfe humphries 19870105 on. I dont believe ive ever come across a better in english, although i own several. His virgils aeneid, which has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. George rolfe humphries born november 20, 1894 april 22, 1969 was an american poet, translator, and teacher. His destiny preordained by jupiter, aeneas is nevertheless assailed by dangers.
Look at those who had praised his seven books of poetry. The aeneid of virgil, a verse translation virgil, rolfe humphries on. These poems for they are poems, not just translations remain. The project gutenberg ebook of the aeneid of virgil. He earned a ba at amherst college and was a mentor to poet theodore roethke and friends with the writers louise bogan and edmund wilson. For businessonly pricing, quantity discounts and free shipping. One of the best translations of the 20th century is rolfe humphries. Because of controversy surrounding the text of the first of those books, humphries correspondence with william warder norton. The aeneid of virgil aeneas flees the ashes of troy to found the city of rome and change forever the course of the western worldas literature as well. Dec 08, 2015 but in book iv, she is obsessed with aeneas, and fears it is disloyalty to her dead husband. Rolfe humphries classicist and poet by herbert cannon lipscomb book rolfe humphries. Detailed reading quizzes occur on the first few classes in the fall. Humphries and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
One of the best translations of the 20th century is rolfe humphries, which is close to the latin and reflects the economy of the language. Apr, 2018 poet and critic rolfe humphries 18941969 also translated virgils aeneid, lucretiuss on the nature of things, ovids art of love, and juvenals satires. George rolfe humphries was a poet, translator, and teacher. The big book of alcoholics anonymous paperback, 20 vg cond. A verse translation scribnermacmillan bk by rolfe humphries 19870105. Instant downloads of all 1427 litchart pdfs including the aeneid. Virgil the aeneid softcover book free usa shipping. Aeneas and his companions contend not only with human enemies but with the whim of the gods. About two years after rolfe humphries died of emphysema in redwood. Auden included his poetry in the faber book of modern america. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. The aeneid of virgil a verse translation by rolfe humphries.
Auden called humphries translation of virgils aeneid a service for which no. George rolfe humphries november 20, 1894 in philadelphia, pennsylvania april 22, 1969 in redwood city, california was a poet, translator, and teacher. Published by user, 21 years ago how sad to find out that this wonderful translation of the aeneid by rolfe humphreys is not available in paperback any more. Moderate wear, wrinkling, curling or creasing on cover and spine. The aeneid of virgil by rolfe humphries hc 1951 b242 for. He attended towanda high school, and graduated cum laude from. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. See series 4 for poems published in humphries own books of poetry. Humphries aeneid seemed to be one of the few inexpensive translations in print at the time. It is high time for translators to quit trying to inherit. His virgils aeneid, which has sold more than a quarter of a million. I first encountered rolfe humphries translations from latin in. Course hero literature instructor russell jaffe provides an indepth summary and ana.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Reed is professor of classics and comparative literature at brown university. Books by rolfe humphries author of selected epigrams. The aeneid, prose translation audiobook virgil 70 bc 19 bc, translated by john william mackail 1859 1925 the aeneid is the most famous latin epic p. Im a huge fan of rolfe humphries translation of the aeneid. Interested in welsh formal constraints, humphries explored loss and the natural world. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
Virgils aeneid is as eternal as rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroismthe searchin. Virgil, aeneid book 4 theoi classical texts library. Virgils aeneid is as eternal as rome itself, a sweeping epic. The aeneid of virgil translated by rolfe humphries. A verse translation by rolfe humphries, 1st edition. This seller has earned a 5 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. It is as eternal as rome itself, an epic of arms and heroism, a portrait of a man caught between love and duty. Brian wilkie aeneas flees the ashes of troy to found the city of rome and change forever the course of the western world and literature as well. Home the book house in dinkytown the aeneid of virgil the aeneid of virgil. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cover is clean and unmarked with slight wear to edges, no creases, tight and solid glued binding. A verse translation by rolfe humphries by virgil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The aeneid of virgil, translated in verse by rolfe humphries 1951.
Blackwell, 1924, also by andrew leicester irvine, trans. Oft to her mind rushes back the heros valour, oft his glorious stock. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. A verse translation by rolfe humphries by brian wilkie and virgil 1987, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Virgils the aeneid explained with book summaries in just a few minutes. Americas literary community viewed from the letters of rolfe humphries, 19101969 by rolfe humphries book rolfe humphries. A verse translation by rolfe humphries 9780024277800. So sometimes i just want to sit down and read it without having to use a lexicon. Day lewis, david west prose translation, rolfe humphries, allen mandelbaum. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. My latin is more or less good enough to read virgil in the original, although that always means a lot of work. The aeneid of virgil by virgil translated by rolfe humphries and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts.
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