Individuality of Translations

    Individuality of Translations

    Write an essay comparing and contrasting Alexander Pope’s and Richmond Lattimore’s translations of Book 22 of Homer’s Iliad. What qualities do the two translations share? How do they differ? You are required to cite specific lines of each translation and compare them and explain any differences and similarities, for example comparing technique, alliteration, similes, repetition and tone of each translation. You are required to explain how the differences affect the way you understand the text. Discuss the text itself—what is it about? Why is it compelling to you as a reader? Your essay must also incorporate ideas of Walter Benjamin’s “Theories of Translation” and must explain if whether these translations exemplify or contradict the ideas of Benjamin. You must Cite and analyze specific examples from the text to substantiate your claims. You are also required page number of each quotation you include in your essay.

     

     

     

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