Sep 5, 2023
St. John of the Cross shouldn’t be solely one of many
Church’s biggest mystics, but additionally some of the essential
figures within the Spanish poetic custom. A brand new guide of translations
of St. John’s poems, introduced into English by up to date bilingual
poet Rhina Espaillat, offers us an opportunity to find or rediscover
this singular religious and creative grasp.
Carla Galdo joins the podcast to debate
Espaillat’s translations of St. John of the Cross. Evaluating them
with earlier translations by Roy Campbell (a good friend of Tolkien and
Lewis) gives alternative to focus on varied approaches and
issues in translating poetry. Carla and Thomas additionally talk about
widespread misconceptions in regards to the darkish evening of the soul, and John’s
use of the traditional mystical symbolism of bride and bridegroom
representing the connection between the soul and God.
Hyperlinks
The Spring that Feeds the Torrent: Poems
by St. John of the Cross, Translated by Rhina P. Espaillat
https://www.wisebloodbooks.com/retailer/p135/The_Spring_that_Feeds_the_Torrentpercent3A_Poems_by_St._John_of_the_Crosspercent2C_Translated_by_Rhina_P._Espaillat.html
St. John of the Cross: Poems, trans.
Roy Campbell https://clunymedia.com/merchandise/poems
Musical setting of “El
pastorcico” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se0fcCvKqzY
Properly-Learn Mother https://wellreadmom.com
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