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100 1 _aMcKenna, Stephen,
_d1888-1967
245 1 0 _aTex
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-01-17
508 _aSteven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"Tex: A Chapter in the Life of Alexander Teixeira de Mattos" by Stephen McKenna is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and contributions of Alexander Teixeira de Mattos, a renowned translator known for his work in English translations from various languages including French, German, and Dutch. It interweaves his professional achievements with insights into his personal character, revealing a complex figure who balanced modesty with a love for life and laughter. The opening of the book establishes Teixeira as a pivotal figure in the world of translation, celebrated for his skill and depth. It introduces his personality, portraying him as a humble and humorous individual, keenly aware of both the value of his work and the joy he finds in friendship and life. Throughout the initial chapter, McKenna hints at Teixeira's literary friendships and the poignant moments of his later life, particularly during the war and his ongoing struggles with health. This sets the stage for a narrative that promises not just an exploration of Teixeira's career, but also a tribute to his enduring spirit as seen through the eyes of a devoted friend. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Dodd, Mead, and Company, 1922
653 _aTeixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75130
999 _c115855
_d115855