Sarah Ruden Bücher

This new translation of the Gospels offers a definitive and accessible version that invites readers from all backgrounds to engage with these significant texts. Sarah Ruden's approach focuses on the original language, providing a precise and sensitive reflection on the historical and literary context of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. By removing the layers of later theological interpretations found in standard English editions, this translation presents each Gospel as a standalone narrative, enhancing clarity and understanding. Ruden's insightful introduction outlines the origins and evolution of the Gospels, highlighting their transformative impact on global thought. Accompanying footnotes and a glossary clarify her unique word choices, departing from traditional translations. The outcome is a compelling reexamination of the Gospels' "good news." This remarkable work of scholarship and insight creates a common ground for diverse readers, fostering new discussions and inspiration for years to come.

"A biography of Vergil, Rome’s greatest poet, by the acclaimed translator of the Aeneid The Aeneid stands as a towering work of Classical Roman literature and a gripping dramatization of the best and worst of human nature. In the process of creating this epic poem, Vergil (70–19 BCE) became the world’s first media celebrity, a living legend. But the real Vergil is a shadowy figure; we know that he was born into a modest rural family, that he led a private and solitary life, and that, in spite of poor health and unusual emotional vulnerabilities, he worked tirelessly to achieve exquisite new effects in verse. Vergil’s most famous work, the Aeneid, was commissioned by the emperor Augustus, who published the epic despite Vergil’s dying wish that it be destroyed. Sarah Ruden, widely praised for her translation of the Aeneid, uses evidence from Roman life and history alongside Vergil’s own writings to make careful deductions to reconstruct his life. Through her intimate knowledge of Vergil’s work, she brings to life a poet who was committed to creating something astonishingly new and memorable, even at great personal cost."--Dust jacket

Through deep analysis of six significant poems, Sarah Ruden offers a fresh perspective on Sylvia Plath's work, emphasizing her role as a master mythmaker akin to ancient Greek poets. Ruden contends that Plath's poetry transcends personal narrative, serving to explore and define the essence of human experience. This reexamination challenges prevailing narratives shaped by Plath's tumultuous life and the polarized views surrounding her legacy, illuminating her towering ambition and the depth of her genius as a poet.