Ralph Manheim, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ralph Manheim

American translator of German and French literature

Date of Birth: 04-Apr-1907

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 26-Sep-1992

Profession: translator, linguist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Ralph Frederick Manheim (April 4, 1907 – September 26, 1992) was an American translator of German and French literature, as well as occasional works from Dutch, Polish and Hungarian.
He was one of most acclaimed translators of the 20th century, and likened translation to acting, the role being "to impersonate his author".