Complete Poems and Selected Letters of Michelangelo
Category: Books,Literature & Fiction,Poetry
Complete Poems and Selected Letters of Michelangelo Details
Review "Gilbert's remains the best aggregate translation of Michelangelo's poetry into English." (Saturday Review) Read more From the Back Cover 'Mr. Gilbert has been right in following what he calls the principle of 'complete fidelity.' The original beauty of the sound may be lost, but at least the thoughts and the ideas are saved, something which is scarcely true even of such illustrious translations as those of Emerson or Wordsworth.' -The New York Times Book Review Read more
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For anyone interested in the full life of Michelangelo this is a must read. The editor is quite helpful without being overbearing in his attempt to put the material into a context. There is a short but very nice biography at the beginning which helps the reader understand the flow of the artist's life. The selection of his personal letters helps us see Michelangelo as a person, a person with substantial family and business difficulties which constantly tried to divert his attention. His poetry is delightful and revealing. A valuable text for anyone interested in his life, art, or era.
