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April 3, 2026Spenser Studies A Renaissance Poetry Annual

Chasing Virgil’s Gnat: Spenser as Translator of Latin

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Overview

This analysis uncovers the nuances of Spenser’s translation choices in Culex, highlighting literary implications.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore Spenser's translation process of the pseudo-Virgilian text, Culex, and its implications for understanding his work.
  • Completed an annotated prose translation of the Dumaeus text.
  • Analyzed Spenser's translation choices in relation to textual variants.
  • Compared existing translations to assess discrepancies and their effects on interpretation.
  • Identified specific translation strategies employed by Spenser.
  • Revealed the impact of textual variants on Spenser's interpretation of the Culex.
  • Provided insights into Spenser’s approach to classical Latin poetry.

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Syrithe Pugh (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5e995a333a821460d052https://doi.org/10.1086/738545
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