The Battle Of The Standards - Taylor, John
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""The Battle of the Standards"" is a historical book written by John Taylor in 1864. The book explores the conflict between ancient standards and modern standards, which have been in existence for four thousand years and the last fifty years, respectively. The author argues that the ancient standards are superior to modern standards, which are less perfect. The book provides a detailed analysis of the differences between the two standards and the impact they have on society. The author also discusses the historical context of the two standards and how they have evolved over time. The book is a…mehr

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""The Battle of the Standards"" is a historical book written by John Taylor in 1864. The book explores the conflict between ancient standards and modern standards, which have been in existence for four thousand years and the last fifty years, respectively. The author argues that the ancient standards are superior to modern standards, which are less perfect. The book provides a detailed analysis of the differences between the two standards and the impact they have on society. The author also discusses the historical context of the two standards and how they have evolved over time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of standards and their impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
John Taylor (b. 1952) is an American writer, critic, and translator who has long lived in France. As a polyglot translator and literary critic, he is one of the main bridges between contemporary European literature and English-speaking countries. His essays on European poets have been collected in his books Into the Heart of European Poetry (2008) and A Little Tour through European Poetry (2015). Among his many translations of French, Italian, and Modern Greek literature are, most recently, books by Philippe Jaccottet, José-Flore Tappy, Franca Mancinelli, Alfredo de Palchi, and Elias Papadimitrakopoulos. For over three decades Taylor has contributed regularly to the Times Literary Supplement and the Antioch Review. He is the author of eleven volumes of short prose and poetry. His latest books are Remembrance of Water & Twenty-Five Trees and a "double book" co-authored with the Swiss poet Pierre Chappuis, A Notebook of Clouds & A Notebook of Ridges.