This anthology demonstrates that verse translation from the Irish
represents, in its own right, a significant part of the tradition
of Irish poetry written in English. Rather than offering the usual
view of verse translation as a means of preserving and providing
access to poetry written in Irish, this anthology foregrounds the
aesthetic and cultural value of verse translation as poetry. The
anthology is historical in form, beginning with a translation done
in 1635, and concluding with the work of contemporary poets. The
translations are grouped by individual translators, and arranged
into five sections: Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries,
Nineteenth Century, Irish Literary Revival, Modern Ireland and
Contemporary Ireland. Each translator is introduced with a headnote
and each translation is fully annotated and accompanied by the
original text in Irish and a literal translation of it into
English.This anthology includes a critical introduction which
offers a concise but remarkably wide-ranging account of Irish
poetry over the past three centuries, drawing attention to the
relevant cultural and political circumstances from which it was
wrought, with colonial and postcolonial issues particularly in
mind. While at the same time the introduction gives careful and
illuminating consideration to verse forms and other technical
concerns. There is a strong sense of persistent cultural endeavour
that gives coherence to a large group of writers and translators
from diverse social, religious and political backgrounds. This
anthology provides a great service to scholars working in the field
of modern Irish literature by bringing together some of the
well-known works of seminal poets and translators such as James
Clarence Mangan and Samuel Ferguson together with literal
translations of the originals on which their writings were based.In
this respect, the anthology opens up a vivid and revealing
perspective, allowing readers a privileged insight into the
creative methods of some of Ireland's leading authors and cultural
architects. A comprehensive bibliography of primary sources
concludes this book.
General
Imprint: |
Cork University Press
|
Country of origin: |
Ireland |
Release date: |
November 2009 |
First published: |
December 2009 |
Editors: |
Gregory A. Schirmer
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 45mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
523 |
Edition: |
Annotated edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-85918-438-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-85918-438-3 |
Barcode: |
9781859184387 |
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