George Ogle (translator) facts for kids

George Ogle (born 1704, died October 20, 1746) was an English writer. He was especially known for translating books and poems from other languages into English.

George Ogle's Early Life and Family

George Ogle was born in 1704. His father was Samuel Ogle, who lived from 1659 to 1719. Samuel Ogle was an important person in politics. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Berwick. This means he was chosen by people to represent them in the government. His father also worked as a commissioner, helping to manage money for the government in Ireland.

George's mother was Ursula. She was the daughter of Sir Robert Markham, 2nd Baronet. A "Baronet" is a special title, like a knight, that is passed down in a family. George Ogle had an older brother named Samuel Ogle. This older brother became a colonial governor, which means he was in charge of a British colony far away, in this case, Maryland.

George Ogle's Political Career

In 1727, George Ogle became involved in politics himself. He was chosen to be a member of the Irish House of Commons. This was like the parliament in Ireland at the time. He represented a place called Bannow. George Ogle continued to serve in this role until he passed away.

George Ogle's Published Works

George Ogle was a talented writer and translator. He took writings from other languages and rewrote them in English so more people could read them.

Translations and Imitations

One of his first translation works appeared in a book by James Sterling in 1728. This book included Ogle's translations of poems by an ancient Greek poet named Anacreon.

Ogle went on to publish several other translations and "imitations." When a writer "imitates" a work, they take the style or ideas of an older text and create something new inspired by it. Here are some of his notable works:

• Basia; or the Kisses (1731): This was a collection of poems.
• Epistles of Horace imitated (1735): He took inspiration from the letters of the Roman poet Horace.
• The Legacy Hunter. The fifth satire of the second book of Horace imitated (1737): This work was also inspired by Horace, focusing on a satire (a humorous critique of society).
• The Miser's Feast. The eighth satire of the second book of Horace imitated, a dialogue between the author and the poet-laureate (1737): Another work inspired by Horace, presented as a conversation.

Other Literary Contributions

George Ogle also wrote other kinds of books:

• Antiquities explained. Being a Collection of figured Gems, illustrated by similar descriptions taken from the Classics (1737): This book was about ancient artifacts, specifically engraved gems. It explained them using descriptions from classic literature. He dedicated this book to the Duke of Dorset, another important noble person.
• Gualtherus and Griselda, or the clerk of Oxford's Tale (1739): This was his own version of a famous story.
• Contributions to Tales of Chaucer modernised by several hands (1741): He helped update some of the famous Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer for a new audience. He worked on the introductions and seven of the tales. He also wrote a continuation of one of the tales, which was later published on its own as Cambuscan, or the Squire's Tale (1785).

George Ogle's Family Life

George Ogle married Frances, who was the daughter of Sir Thomas Twysden, 4th Baronet. They had one child, a son, who was also named George Ogle. This son later became a well-known politician, just like his father and grandfather.

George Ogle passed away on October 20, 1746.