Metrical Pieces (Classic Reprint): Translated and Original: Translated and Original (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore timeless verse and thoughtful translations in a distinguished 19th-century collection. This volume pairs Nathaniel Langdon Frothingham’s translations with his own original poems, presenting classical themes alongside intimate reflections on nature, time, and human longing. From Aratus’s celestial poem to meditations on spring, winter, and memory, the book weaves science, faith, and art into accessible, memorable verse.

The contents span translations and original pieces that wander between astronomy, philosophy, and personal lyric. Readers will encounter prefatory notes on the translation process, brief critical context, and a sequence of poems—some serene and contemplative, others witty or lyrical—each framed by Frothingham’s steady, lucid voice. The edition invites both casual reading and thoughtful study, offering a bridge between ancient skies and nineteenth-century sensibilities.

- Accessible translations of classical verse alongside Frothingham’s original poems
- Meditations on nature, seasons, memory, and aesthetic reform
- Preface and postscript that illuminate the translation approach and literary intentions
- A mix of contemplative pieces, narrative fragments, and lyrical miniatures

Ideal for readers who enjoy classical poetry, historical literary editions, and thoughtful verse from the antebellum American tradition. This edition suits poetry lovers, students, and collectors seeking a window into a key period of Anglophone literary translation.

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