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Translation Critique of Tacitus in The Weekly Miscellany
A reader defends Tacitus translation by Gordon, arguing his Latin minded style is misapplied to English, cites passages on Empress Fulvia and Nero, contends Gordon’s mimicry deforms original spirit, and notes a critique of infidelity versus Christianity with vivid, period voice.
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Tacitus
Rome
Mr. Gordon
Tiberius
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Nero
Milton
Didion
Fulia
Agrippe
Jacitus
Jullz
Augustus
Pundateria
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Rhodes
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Aurippa
Aerippa
Lezegue
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