| RefNo | HS/19/266 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Comments on John Herschel's translation of Friedrich Schiller's "The Walk", by William Whewell |
| Date | 26 December 1842 |
| Description | Handwritten notes proposing alterations to the hexameter translation of Schiller's "The Walk" by John Herschel. Comments on translations and poetic qualities of the piece.
Pencil annotation at the end in John Herschel's hand: "Can't adopt any one of there emendations - to say nothing of their excessive hastiness of versification".
Enclosure removed from HS/18/200 |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3 pp. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | HS/18/200 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
| NA6578 | Whewell; William (1794 - 1866); college head and writer on the history and philosophy of science | 1794 - 1866 |