English Translations from the Greek: A Bibliographical Survey by Foster

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By Theodore Dupont Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Time Travel
Foster, Finley Melville Kendall, 1892-1953 Foster, Finley Melville Kendall, 1892-1953
English
"English Translations From The Greek: A Bibliographical Survey" by Finley Melville Kendall Foster is a scholarly work focused on the history of English translations of Greek literature, written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as a comprehensive bibliographical survey, detailing approximately 2164 translations from Greek works int...
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cultural and literary exchanges between the two languages over the centuries. The opening of this work presents the origins of the study, initially stemming from a preliminary investigation of 19th-century attitudes towards Greek classics. Foster outlines the methodology for the survey, noting the significance of events such as the establishment of Caxton's printing press. He highlights key factors influencing the growth of Greek translations, including public interest in Greek culture, the implications of the Greek Revolution, and the roles of classical libraries. The author acknowledges limitations in scope and categorization but aims to provide a foundational resource for understanding the translations’ influence on English literature. This reveals an intricate relationship between reading public interests and the literary output of Greek texts throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Karen Garcia
2 months ago

Reading this felt refreshing because the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Absolutely essential reading.

Edward Thompson
1 week ago

Simply put, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Daniel Hall
4 months ago

I found this while browsing online and the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Elijah Johnson
4 months ago

This immediately felt diffeent because the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. Thanks for making this available.

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