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100 1 _aSarbiewski, Maciej Kazimierz,
_d1595-1640
245 1 4 _aThe Odes of Casimire, Translated by G. Hils
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aAugustan Reprint Society, publication number 44
500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-12
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, David Starner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Odes of Casimire, Translated by G. Hils" by Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the 17th century. The poems explore themes blending classical and Christian motifs, showcasing the author’s profound appreciation for both Horatian elegance and spiritual reflection. As a notable figure of neo-Latin poetry, Sarbiewski’s work invites readers to engage with rich imagery and philosophical concepts that transcend time. The opening of this translation presents the translator's note and an introduction highlighting Sarbiewski's background as a Polish Jesuit and his critical acclaim throughout Europe. The introduction emphasizes the significance of his odes, detailing how they combine classical references with Christian ideology and moral reflections on nature, life, and fortune. A few translated opening stanzas set the tone, illustrating the lush imagery of nature, peace, and the philosophical musings on human fortune, preparing readers for the lyrical depth and beauty that are to follow in the subsequent odes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLatin poetry
653 _aLatin poetry -- Translations into English
700 1 _aRoestvig, Maren-Sofie
700 1 _aHils, G.
830 0 _aAugustan Reprint Society, publication number 44
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25055
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