Whereas Barbara Reynolds (Penguin) has:
"And priceless worth not in the gems alone
Resides, but an observer scarce can say
Which of these two his judgement more enthrals:
The craftsmanship, or substance, of the walls."
Julia Hairston
At 08.06 24/11/99 -0500, Michael Papio wrote:
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>The Guido Waldman tr. has "Nor are [the walls] remarkable only for their
>gems: the materials and the refinement of construction vie with one
>another..." (10.60).
>
>Michael Papio
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>
>At 06:13 AM 11/24/99 -0500, you wrote:
>>Could anyone translate the following very brief quotation from Ariosto ? I
>>would be very grateful.
>>
>>Ne mirabil vi son le pietre sole / ma la materia e l'artificio adorno /
>>contendon.
>>
>>Thanks for any offers.
>>
>>Please reply to Stella Cragie at:
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Julia L. Hairston
Foreign Lecturer
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
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