Mr Burges presents his Compts to Mrs Browning & begs her acceptance of the accompanying translation of the Aias of Sophocles, in which she will perhaps feel some interest, as being connected with a language of which she was & it is hoped is still an ardent admirer.
As a composition, in which the poetry of diction is the chief point of attraction Mr Burges is well aware it can claim not the least merit. But if Mrs Browning should consider it a faithful representation of the soul of Sophocles Mr Burges will be perfectly satisfied with that praise, for to nothing beyond has he the vanity to aspire.
[?1849]. Burges, George to Browning, Elizabeth Barrett.
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1849
Author
Burges, George
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Browning, Elizabeth Barrett
Letter Text
Mr Burges presents his Compts to Mrs Browning & begs her acceptance of the accompanying translation of the Aias of Sophocles, in which she will perhaps feel some interest, as being connected with a language of which she was & it is hoped is still an ardent admirer.
As a composition, in which the poetry of diction is the chief point of attraction Mr Burges is well aware it can claim not the least merit. But if Mrs Browning should consider it a faithful representation of the soul of Sophocles Mr Burges will be perfectly satisfied with that praise, for to nothing beyond has he the vanity to aspire.