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Greek Poems of C.P. Cavafy
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Manufacturer: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Author: Constantine Cavafy
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Greek Poems of C.P. Cavafy Description
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 889.132
EAN: 9780892414260
ISBN: 089241426X
Label: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Manufacturer: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Book Pages: 187
Publication Date: 1988-04
Publisher: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Studio: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Dewey Decimal Number: 889.132
EAN: 9780892414260
ISBN: 089241426X
Label: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Manufacturer: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Book Pages: 187
Publication Date: 1988-04
Publisher: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
Studio: Aristide D Caratzas Pub
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Customer Reviews of Greek Poems of C.P. Cavafy
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Review Summary: More sensual translations are out there
Review: Cavafy is a VERY sensual poet. Unfortunately for those of us who do not read Greek, we have to depend on a translator to give us his or her version of the original. Since I don't know Greek, I compared three different translations of these poems. This particular translation was good, but didn't capture the sensuousness I felt from the Keeley/Sherrard translation. That translation used more action words that gave the poetry a more palpable mood. Unfortunately I don't know what the literal translation is, so I can't say which is more true to Cavafy's intent. As in all art, this is a matter of personal preference. One must read for him or herself.
Review Summary: More sensual translations are out there
Review: Cavafy is a VERY sensual poet. Unfortunately for those of us who do not read Greek, we have to depend on a translator to give us his or her version of the original. Since I don't know Greek, I compared three different translations of these poems. This particular translation was good, but didn't capture the sensuousness I felt from the Keeley/Sherrard translation. That translation used more action words that gave the poetry a more palpable mood. Unfortunately I don't know what the literal translation is, so I can't say which is more true to Cavafy's intent. As in all art, this is a matter of personal preference. One must read for him or herself.