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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Simone Weil (1909-1943) was one of the foremost French philosophers
of the 20th century; a mystic, activist, and writer whose profound
work continues to intrigue and inspire today. Mirror of Obedience
collects together Weil's poetry and autobiographical writings
translated into English for the first time. It offers a rare
glimpse into a more personal and introspective Weil than we usually
encounter. She was writing and re-working her poems until the end
of her life and in a letter from London to her parents, dated 22
January 1943, she expressed the wish for her verses to appear
together in print in chronological order, a wish which this volume
honours. Weil was a thinker who wrote with discipline and spareness
and cherished the poetic form for its power to compress language
and distill meaning. In these poems and literary writings, we see
her own efforts to craft poems as essential expressions of thought,
bringing into view another aspect of Weil’s quest for beauty and
truth.
The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Philosophy presents the
first comprehensive, state of the art overview of the complex
relationship between the field of translation studies and the study
of philosophy. The book is divided into four sections covering
discussions of canonical philosophers, central themes in
translation studies from a philosophical perspective, case studies
of how philosophy has been translated and illustrations of new
developments. With twenty-nine chapters written by international
specialists in translation studies and philosophy, it represents a
major survey of two fields that have only recently begun to enter
into dialogue. The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Philosophy
is a pioneering resource for students and scholars in translation
studies and philosophy alike.
In this eminently readable study, Philip Wilson explores the later
writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein and shows how a reading of this
philosophy can enable the translation theorist and the practising
translator to reflect upon and improve the phenomenon of
translation. Wittgenstein, whilst a key figure in twentieth-century
philosophy, remains peripheral to the field of translation studies
and Wilson argues that his later work, because it deals with the
nature of language and meaning, is potentially of great
significance and an awareness of this can change translation, both
literary and non-literary. Wittgenstein's life and thought is
treated in the introduction, where it is shown how his methods can
be applied to areas outside philosophy. The central three chapters
of the book survey: the reading of the source text for translation;
the writing of the target text; the theorisation of the target
text. The author demonstrates how tools from Wittgenstein's work
can be of use in translation studies: the notion of the
language-game, for example, helps us to understand meaning by
looking at the way that words are used, and this can both help us
describe translation and suggest ways of translating. A wide
variety of examples and case studies is given throughout the book,
from both literary and non-literary sources. Aimed at translation
studies scholars, graduate students and researchers, this
interdisciplinary book will also be of interest to scholars of
philosophy and literature.
In this eminently readable study, Philip Wilson explores the later
writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein and shows how a reading of this
philosophy can enable the translation theorist and the practising
translator to reflect upon and improve the phenomenon of
translation. Wittgenstein, whilst a key figure in twentieth-century
philosophy, remains peripheral to the field of translation studies
and Wilson argues that his later work, because it deals with the
nature of language and meaning, is potentially of great
significance and an awareness of this can change translation, both
literary and non-literary. Wittgenstein's life and thought is
treated in the introduction, where it is shown how his methods can
be applied to areas outside philosophy. The central three chapters
of the book survey: the reading of the source text for translation;
the writing of the target text; the theorisation of the target
text. The author demonstrates how tools from Wittgenstein's work
can be of use in translation studies: the notion of the
language-game, for example, helps us to understand meaning by
looking at the way that words are used, and this can both help us
describe translation and suggest ways of translating. A wide
variety of examples and case studies is given throughout the book,
from both literary and non-literary sources. Aimed at translation
studies scholars, graduate students and researchers, this
interdisciplinary book will also be of interest to scholars of
philosophy and literature.
Alexander Neville was an English humanist, scholar, author and
translator who made his reputation as a Latinist and worked as a
secretary for Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury. The book
offers the Latin text and modern translations of his De furoribus
Norfolciensium Ketto Duce, Norwicus, and Ad Walliae proceres
apologia. Alexander Neville (1544-1614) was an English humanist,
author, poet and translator. His skill as a Latinist brought him to
the attention of Matthew Parker, Elizabeth I's first Archbishop of
Canterbury, who appointed him one of hissecretaries. This book
presents Neville's Latin texts of De furoribus Norfolciensium Ketto
Duce and Norwicus (1575) and Ad Walliae proceres apologia (1576)
alongside modern English translations. Neville's account ofKett's
Rebellion is one of the earliest and most important sources on the
'Commotion Tyme' of 1549, when England was rocked by a series of
uprisings triggered by socio-economic conditions and the impacts of
religious change. Oneof the first published urban histories, The
City of Norwich offers a unique perspective on the development of
Tudor historiography and demonstrates Neville's skill in weaving
his source materials into a polished expression of national and
civic pride. At the same time, its account of the city's bishops
honours the life and work of Neville's patron, Archbishop Parker,
who was himself a Norwich man. The Reply to the Welsh Nobility
challenges the accusationsof libel that followed the publication of
De furoribus and is a small masterpiece of Ciceronian forensic
oratory. Drawing on the editors' combined expertise in Renaissance
Latin, early modern history and translation studies, these texts
and translations are prefaced by a wide-ranging introductory
section that examines what is known of Neville's life, his texts'
origins and literary contexts, their significance in the
development of Tudor historiography and the ways in which they
reflect contemporary politico-religious concerns. The translators'
preface discusses the role of translations in the appreciation of
historical sources, using recent developments in translation
theory. Together, these three texts reveal much about the uses of
rhetoric and historiography in legitimating the actions of Tudor
governing elites, affirming national identity and promoting the
Elizabethan Religious Settlement. INGRID WALTON was formerly Head
of Library and Information Services at the John Innes Centre,
Norwich. CLIVE WILKINS-JONES is a Fellow of the Royal Historical
Socety and a Research Fellow in the School of History atthe
University of East Anglia. PHILIP WILSON is an Honorary Research
Fellow in the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and
Communication Studies at the University of East Anglia.
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Karl Marx; Translated by Philip Wilson
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Karl Marx was born in Germany but spent most of his life as a
stateless exile in Paris, Brussels and London, where he died in
1883. As a student, he had dreamed of following a literary career
and worked on poems, a novel and a play, before realising that his
future lay elsewhere. Some 120 of his poems from 1836-7 survive and
this chapbook contains a selection of poems in the tradition of
German Romanticism, love poems to his future wife Jenny and
satirical verse.
What is that, trailing your footsteps, breathing softly down your
neck? Rediscover the magic and wonder of the original Grimm Tales,
retold by master-storyteller Philip Pullman. In this stage version
by Philip Wilson, you'll meet the familiar characters - Little Red
Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel - and some unexpected ones
too, such as Hans-My-Hedgehog, the Goose Girl at the Spring and the
remarkable Thousandfurs. Full of deliciously dark twists and turns,
the tales come to life in all their glittering, macabre brilliance
- a delight for children and adults alike. These Grimm Tales,
adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson from Philip Pullman's
version of the original tales, were first performed as immersive
storytelling experiences underneath Shoreditch Town Hall, London,
in 2014, and Bargehouse on the South Bank in 2015. They also offer
plentiful opportunities for youth theatres, schools and amateur
companies looking for a vivid new version of the classic
fairytales.
Taken from sources that draw on ancient traditions, these tales
from the Celtic lands of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany,
Cornwall and the Isle of Man, have been handed down for centuries
by word of mouth. Now retold for a modern readership, with an
introduction by folklorist Neil Philip, they will appeal to
children of all ages. Read how the lazy giant Tom defeated the
giant Blunderbuss and his two dogs Catchem and Tearem; and how King
Oisin left the land of youth to return to Ireland only to find
himself suddenly 300 years old. At the heart of many of the stories
are the mischievous little people (fairies) who create havoc and
merriment wherever they go. Enchanting pictures bring the stories
vividly to life, making this is a wonderful gift book for any
child.
Simone Weil (1909-1943) was one of the foremost French philosophers
of the 20th century; a mystic, activist, and writer whose profound
work continues to intrigue and inspire today. Mirror of Obedience
collects together Weil's poetry and autobiographical writings
translated into English for the first time. It offers a rare
glimpse into a more personal and introspective Weil than we usually
encounter. She was writing and re-working her poems until the end
of her life and in a letter from London to her parents, dated 22
January 1943, she expressed the wish for her verses to appear
together in print in chronological order, a wish which this volume
honours. Weil was a thinker who wrote with discipline and spareness
and cherished the poetic form for its power to compress language
and distill meaning. In these poems and literary writings, we see
her own efforts to craft poems as essential expressions of thought,
bringing into view another aspect of Weil’s quest for beauty and
truth.
The fairytales of Scotland portray a world of magic and shape-
shifting. Horses and foxes that turn into handsome princes, thorns
that turn into woods, and a tiny stone that becomes an enormous
rock - these are some of the amazing transformations that take
place in this anthology. The characters in these sixteen tales,
from jealous stepmothers and gruesome ghosts to chivalrous princes
and beautiful princesses, are some of the most memorable in all
folk literature. Read of the poor seal woman taken from the sea by
a wicked farmer, of the magic black horse that could y over
mountains, and of Kate Crackernuts who married the prince of her
dreams after she had cured him of his illness. Superbly illustrated
throughout, this lovely anthology will delight readers of all ages.
The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Philosophy presents the
first comprehensive, state of the art overview of the complex
relationship between the field of translation studies and the study
of philosophy. The book is divided into four sections covering
discussions of canonical philosophers, central themes in
translation studies from a philosophical perspective, case studies
of how philosophy has been translated and illustrations of new
developments. With twenty-nine chapters written by international
specialists in translation studies and philosophy, it represents a
major survey of two fields that have only recently begun to enter
into dialogue. The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Philosophy
is a pioneering resource for students and scholars in translation
studies and philosophy alike.
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