... natural sciences values philosophy of language New Materialism meaning semiotics embodied cognition extended mind animal communication translation theory linguistic turn poststructuralism The meaning of the forest is multiplied a thousandfold if one does not limit oneself to its...

... and discusses the distinctive features of Roman translation theory and practice (e.g. concern with control rather than fidelity, disinterest in literal translation). It also contextualizes poetic translation within issues central to Roman culture more broadly, in particular hellenization, bilingualism...