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Alison E. Martin

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Description:The first extensive analysis of the translation, publication and critical reception of Alexander von Humboldt’s writings in nineteenth-century Britain Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century. Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of global forces. This book argues that style was key to the success of these translations and shows how Humboldt’s British translators, now largely forgotten figures, were pivotal in moulding his prose and his public persona as they reconfigured his works for readers in Britain and beyond. Key FeaturesWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Nature Translated: Alexander von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Edinburgh Critical Studies in Literary Translation). To get started finding Nature Translated: Alexander von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Edinburgh Critical Studies in Literary Translation), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The first extensive analysis of the translation, publication and critical reception of Alexander von Humboldt’s writings in nineteenth-century Britain Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century. Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of global forces. This book argues that style was key to the success of these translations and shows how Humboldt’s British translators, now largely forgotten figures, were pivotal in moulding his prose and his public persona as they reconfigured his works for readers in Britain and beyond. Key FeaturesWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Nature Translated: Alexander von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Edinburgh Critical Studies in Literary Translation). To get started finding Nature Translated: Alexander von Humboldt's Works in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Edinburgh Critical Studies in Literary Translation), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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