Philologist Gantar sees good translation as supreme art

Ljubljana, 7 February - Kajetan Gantar, 91, is an acclaimed philologist of classical languages and translator from Greek and Latin into Slovenian who has received one of the two Prešeren Prizes for lifetime achievements for his "priceless contribution" to presenting classical literature and philosophy to Slovenians.

Ljubljana Kajetan Gantar, a translator from Ancient Greek and Latin. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA File photo

Ljubljana
Kajetan Gantar, a translator from Ancient Greek and Latin.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
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Ljubljana Two memoirs of philologist of classical languages Kajetan Gantar. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA File photo

Ljubljana
Two memoirs of philologist of classical languages Kajetan Gantar.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
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