“There are few efforts more conducive to humility than that of the translator trying to communicate an incommunicable beauty. Yet, unless we do try, something unique and never surpassed will cease to exist except in the libraries of a few inquisitive book lovers.”
Quote by Edith Hamilton
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Edith Hamilton
Edith Hamilton, an American renowned classical literature author, was born on August 12, 1867, and passed away on May 31, 1963. Her works, which introduce classical literature in an accessible manner, have been well-received by readers. more
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