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  1. Nature translated
    Alexander von Humboldt's works in nineteenth-century Britain
    Published: [2018]
    Publisher:  Edinburg University Press, Edinburgh

    Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century. Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of... more

    Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Akademiebibliothek
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    Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century. Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of global forces. This book argues that style was key to the success of these translations and shows how Humboldt's British translators, now largely forgotten figures, were pivotal in moulding his prose and his public persona as they reconfigured his works for readers in Britain and beyond.

     

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    Source: Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    Format: Print
    ISBN: 1474439322; 9781474439329
    Series: Edinburgh critical studies in literary translation
    Subjects: Scientific literature; Science publishing; Science news; Science; Science; Science news; Science publishing; Scientific literature
    Other subjects: Humboldt, Alexander von 1769-1859
    Scope: xii, 268 Seiten, Illustrationen, 24 cm
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  2. Nature translated
    Alexander von Humboldt's works in nineteenth-century Britain
    Published: [2018]
    Publisher:  Edinburg University Press, Edinburgh

    Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century. Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of... more

    Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Akademiebibliothek
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    Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Haus Potsdamer Straße
    10 A 66492
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    Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina, Bibliothek
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    Alexander von Humboldt was one of the most important scientists of the nineteenth century. Captivating his readers with his vibrant, lyrical prose, he transformed understandings of the earth and space by rethinking nature as the interconnection of global forces. This book argues that style was key to the success of these translations and shows how Humboldt's British translators, now largely forgotten figures, were pivotal in moulding his prose and his public persona as they reconfigured his works for readers in Britain and beyond.

     

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    Content information
    Source: Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
    Language: English
    Media type: Book
    Format: Print
    ISBN: 1474439322; 9781474439329
    Series: Edinburgh critical studies in literary translation
    Subjects: Scientific literature; Science publishing; Science news; Science; Science; Science news; Science publishing; Scientific literature
    Other subjects: Humboldt, Alexander von 1769-1859
    Scope: xii, 268 Seiten, Illustrationen, 24 cm
    Notes:

    Literaturangaben