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Classical and historical poetry, from Homer and Virgil to Dante and the great poets of other languages, often reaches us through translation. WebToTell's guide Parallel Text, Prose Translation, or Verse Translation explains the choices readers face with a classic poem: a parallel text with the original beside the translation, a plain prose version that keeps the meaning, or a verse translation that tries to keep the music. It helps you pick the right edition for study, for pleasure or for reading aloud. Books will join this category; see Poetry for more.
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A practical comparison of three formats for reading poetry across languages
Choose according to what you most want to access: the original language, the narrative and ideas, or the poem’s patterned movement. This guide compares the formats and the compromises each requires.