jmyersgoucheredu Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 This simile appeared in an op-ed piece about the study of Latin: "I think of translating concise, precise Latin into more expansive, discursive English as like opening up a concertina; you are allowed to inject all sorts of original thought and interpretation. As much as opening the concertina enlarges your imagination, squeezing it shut — translating English into Latin — sharpens your prose." Here's the link for the entire essay: Jeff Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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