04-11-2021, 02:32 AM
Although I knew the name, I'd never read a line of Tate's. I was looking for a modern translation of the Latin lyric Pervigilum Veneris and he did one, which is marvellous. Especially after reading some other attempts, before and after Tate.
Anyway, that led to Ode to the Confederate Dead, his "most famous poem": I was really floored by the man's virtuosity with language and it's not at all what you expect from the title. Word to the wise: before you read it, read a bit of Wikipedia about Zeno and Parminedes.
I'm really looking forward to reading more of his work.
Anyway, that led to Ode to the Confederate Dead, his "most famous poem": I was really floored by the man's virtuosity with language and it's not at all what you expect from the title. Word to the wise: before you read it, read a bit of Wikipedia about Zeno and Parminedes.
I'm really looking forward to reading more of his work.