tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099845.post1969663914930429637..comments2024-03-25T00:54:39.182-07:00Comments on Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene: Stolen Air: Selected Poems of Osip Mandelstam: Selected and Translated by Christian WimanDoug Holderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05003269684850096238noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099845.post-8698330034806885012012-07-08T07:24:30.690-07:002012-07-08T07:24:30.690-07:00A fine translation--how do we define 'fine'...A fine translation--how do we define 'fine'?--can bring a new perspective and understanding even, or perhaps especially, to a careful reading of a poem in its original language. I suspect that is the case with Wiman, and I'm happy this review has brought him to my attention for that reason. I'm impressed with these translations. I know I must return to Mandelstam now. Great review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099845.post-27423496738543222722012-04-12T06:53:22.576-07:002012-04-12T06:53:22.576-07:00awesome review of mandelstam's translated poet...awesome review of mandelstam's translated poetry and in showing the reader how different translations can be. thanks zviirenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450369071261742999noreply@blogger.com