Half a Hundred Thralls to Faust - A Study Based on the British and American Translators of Goethe s

Goethe's Faust has been translated into English more often than any other book, including the Bible. Whenever possible, the author has ascertained the translator's theory of translation. It is a contribution to a discussion of translation in general, as well as a critical survey of translations of Faust.

Originally published in 1949.

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Summary

Goethe's Faust has been translated into English more often than any other book, including the Bible. Whenever possible, the author has ascertained the translator's theory of translation. It is a contribution to a discussion of translation in general, as well as a critical survey of translations of Faust.

Product details

• Authors: Adolf Ingram Frantz, Adolph Ingram Frantz
• Publisher: University Of North Carolina
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.2012
• EAN: 9780807878491
• ISBN: 978-0-8078-7849-1
• No. of pages: 315
• Series: Enduring Editions; Enduring Editions
• Subject: Fiction > Poetry, drama