Publisher's Synopsis
Translations of the Oxford Latin Prize Poems, First Series (1831) is a book that features English translations of prize-winning Latin poems from the University of Oxford's annual competition. The book was translated by Nicholas Lee Torre and includes the first series of prize-winning Latin poems from 1831. The original Latin poems were written by students at the University of Oxford, and the English translations aim to make these poems accessible to a wider audience. The book includes a preface by the translator, as well as an introduction to the Oxford Latin Prize and the history of the competition. The translated poems cover a range of themes, including love, nature, and mythology. This book provides an interesting insight into the literary traditions of the University of Oxford and the Latin language, as well as showcasing the talents of the student poets who won the prestigious Oxford Latin Prize in 1831.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.