Goldsmith as translator of Voltaire.(Oliver Goldsmith)

From: The Modern Language Review | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Oliver Goldsmith's skillful translation of two letters written by Voltaire is examined. The author examines how he edited some of Voltaire words to make them more acceptable to the English reading public.

Generally speaking, Goldsmith scholarship has fallen on hard times in recent decades. Since the appearance of Friedman's standard edition of Goldsmith's works in the 1960s, (1) major studies have been few and far between. (2) This is a pity, since one feels that there is much still to be learnt. I intend here to consider one such area: Goldsmith's skill as a translator.

In 1924 ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Oliver Goldsmith and Voltaire's 'Lettres Philosophiques'.
; ...drawn attention to Goldsmith's remarkable admiration for Voltaire, the most notable...apparent echoes in Goldsmith's works of Voltaire's first great prose...the way in which Goldsmith came to know and to digest Voltaire's works, and that...
The Mayor Who's Making Bush's Domestic Agenda; Governor Finds Ideological Ally in Indianapolis's Goldsmith
; Two years ago, Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith was on a swing through Texas to promote his new...George W. Bush summoned him to Austin. In a sense, Goldsmith never left. Goldsmith, 52, has emerged as the prime architect of Bush...
Good as Goldsmith: FAJA Women's Division brings Olivia Goldsmith and
; Jewish Exponent 05-01-1997 Good as Goldsmith: FAJA Women's Division brings Olivia Goldsmith and her `First Wives Club' to Philadelphia...be the ones who are vindictive," says Olivia Goldsmith, whose first novel -- about women who fall...
Last of Goldsmith's 'Class of '92' bids adieu
; ...Hatfield, author of many of Mayor Steve Goldsmith's speeches and guest columns over the...His last day as policy director for Goldsmith is April 1. Calling himself "the last...92," he is following a long line of Goldsmith staffers out of the Mayor's Office. In...
The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C., Frank Dascenzo column: Focus on Goldsmith Saturday vs. ASU.(Column)
; ...was just past noon on Monday when Fred Goldsmith answered the telephone in the football...Michigan and so, no, I wasn't surprised, Goldsmith said of the shocker last Saturday at...House and beat the Wolverines 34-32. Goldsmith should be doing more interviews than...
GOLDSMITH THE STATE GOP'S SHINING STAR FINDS HIMSELF IN THE RACE OF HIS LIFE
; PHOTO Indianapolis Mayor Steve Goldsmith has had trouble garnering support this...Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Goldsmith attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville...regrets the errors. When Republican Steve Goldsmith first ran for political office, he was...
Oscar-winning Hollywood composer Jerry Goldsmith dies 'Apes,' 'Twilight Zone' composer Goldsmith dies
; ...Academy Award-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith, who crafted a trove of scores for everything...shows like "Twilight Zone," has died. Goldsmith, 75, died in his sleep Wednesday night...conductor who began musical studies at age 6, Goldsmith's Hollywood career spanned nearly half...
BAT Battle a Clash of Styles, Values, Wills; Flamboyant Goldsmith, Old-Line British Company Show Little Restraint in Takeover Fight
; ...over and carve it into pieces. Sir James Goldsmith's $21.1 billion hostile bid for BAT Industries...ideologies and values in conflict. And for Goldsmith, it is a frenetic game of Beat the Clock...until Oct. 28 to complete the seizure. Goldsmith is a flamboyant Anglo-French buccaneer...
WHAT MAKES HIM PURE GOLDSMITH.(L.A. Life)
; ...five Emmys on the shelf, composer Jerry Goldsmith deserves to sit back and enjoy his success...13th Warrior'' out this summer alone. Goldsmith has found one way to enjoy himself. In typical Goldsmith fashion, it involves more work. In the...
Goldsmith will end pursuit of B.A.T. (James M. Goldsmith; B.A.T. Industries PLC)
; Goldsmith will end pursuit of B.A.T LONDON - Sir James Goldsmith, in a move that was neither surprising nor unexpected...nine-month pursuit of B.A.T Industries PLC. The decision by Goldsmith and his bidding group, Hoylake Investments, ended what...