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On Translating by Matthew Arnold is a landmark work in the field of translation theory andliterary criticism. First delivered as a series of lectures and essays, this influential text reflectsArnold’s deep concern with cultural integrity, poetic truth, and the moral responsibilities oftranslators. Best known for his reflections on the challenges of rendering Homer into English,Arnold’s work continues to resonate with students, translators, and scholars of classical andcomparative literature.In this 180-page edition, Arnold discusses the competing claims of literal fidelity versus poeticfluency, the importance of tone and diction in classical verse, and the translator’s duty to convey thespirit of the original. His critiques of contemporary translations are rigorous and illuminating, drawingfrom deep philological understanding and poetic sensibility.Arnold’s reflections extend beyond translation into larger cultural debates—about education, moralinstruction, and the enduring role of the classics in modern life. A vital volume for those interested inliterary heritage, On Translating offers both historical context and timeless critical perspectives.This edition, published by Doaba Publications, is formatted in a handy A5 paperback ideal foracademic use and classroom discussion.