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Sep 5, 2023<\/p>\n
St. John of the Cross is not only one of the
\nChurch\u2019s greatest mystics, but also one of the most important
\nfigures in the Spanish poetic tradition. A new book of translations
\nof St. John\u2019s poems, brought into English by contemporary bilingual
\npoet Rhina Espaillat, gives us a chance to discover or rediscover
\nthis singular spiritual and artistic master.<\/p>\n
Carla Galdo joins the podcast to discuss
\nEspaillat\u2019s translations of St. John of the Cross. Comparing them
\nwith earlier translations by Roy Campbell (a friend of Tolkien and
\nLewis) provides opportunity to highlight various approaches and
\nproblems in translating poetry. Carla and Thomas also discuss
\ncommon misconceptions about the dark night of the soul, and John\u2019s
\nuse of the classic mystical symbolism of bride and bridegroom
\nrepresenting the relationship between the soul and God.<\/p>\n
Links<\/strong><\/p>\n The Spring that Feeds the Torrent: Poems St. John of the Cross: Poems<\/em>, trans. Musical setting of “El Well-Read Mom https:\/\/wellreadmom.com<\/a><\/p>\n Donate at http:\/\/www.catholicculture.org\/donate\/audio<\/a><\/p>\n Go to Catholic Culture’s website for tons of
\nby St. John of the Cross, Translated by Rhina P. Espaillat<\/em>
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\nhttps:\/\/www.wisebloodbooks.com\/store\/p135\/The_Spring_that_Feeds_the_Torrent%3A_Poems_by_St._John_of_the_Cross%2C_Translated_by_Rhina_P._Espaillat.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nRoy Campbell https:\/\/clunymedia.com\/products\/poems<\/a><\/p>\n
\npastorcico”\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=se0fcCvKqzY<\/a><\/p>\n
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