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"Mr. Plumptre pits himself with more and abler rivals than when he essayed Sophocles; and here, too, we are of opinion that he will be found to hold his own. Taken as a whole, it is impossible to weigh Mr. Plumptre's version beside these without rising from the task impressed with the uniform high level which he maintains, and with the care, skill, acuteness, and genius which save him from inferiority to any of the translators before-named."—Contemporary Review.

"Polished and often beautiful verse. A scholar's reading of the religion of the times clothed in the rhythm and music of a poetical mind. The gem of the book is the striking translation of the Song of Deborah."—Spectator.

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