Allen Ginsberg and Tom Schwartz on John Milton – 5
[“Priscian, or the Grammarian” (the Latin teacher) – marble cameo panel (dated 1437-1439), from the bell tower of Florence, Italy. – Luca della Robbia – Museo dell’Opera del Duomo]
Allen Ginsberg and Tom Schwartz on John Milton’s poetry continues
AG: So, the other thing is, do you know anything about the syntax? the Latin, the effect of Latin on his (Milton’s) syntax?
TS: No not really, except for a (quality) of many of these versions.
AG: Well, do you know Latin at all?
TS: No.
AG: Has anybody studied Latin? – Could you explain Latin? ..oh – {to two students] … Read More