Aug 3, 2019 01:54:58 PM by Richard S
Aug 3, 2019 03:46:40 PM by Abinadab A
Go read Lune Noire by Monique Molière. The book is so literary I don't think it's translatable, even by Nichola L. Even the most knowledgeable translator will either know too much French to be unable to perfectly translate it into English, or know too much English to be able to capture the most literary of contours therein.
Then read (or reread) Le Mystère de la Chambre Jaune. It was published early 20th century.
Bummer I have no English books in my read list.
Aug 3, 2019 04:10:42 PM by Richard S
Abinadab A wrote:Go read Lune Noire by Monique Molière. The book is so literary I don't think it's translatable, even by Nichola L. Even the most knowledgeable translator will either know too much French to be unable to perfectly translate it into English, or know too much English to be able to capture the most literary of contours therein.
Then read (or reread) Le Mystère de la Chambre Jaune. It was published early 20th century.
Bummer I have no English books in my read list.
Hi Abinadab, I'm going to get it on your recommendation, just to make me feel more intelligent than I am
Aug 3, 2019 04:19:08 PM by Nichola L
Abinadab A wrote:Go read Lune Noire by Monique Molière. The book is so literary I don't think it's translatable, even by Nichola L. Even the most knowledgeable translator will either know too much French to be unable to perfectly translate it into English, or know too much English to be able to capture the most literary of contours therein.
Then read (or reread) Le Mystère de la Chambre Jaune. It was published early 20th century.
Bummer I have no English books in my read list.
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Lune Noire is now on my list! Thanks!
Aug 4, 2019 01:16:30 AM by Abinadab A
Nichola L wrote:
Abinadab A wrote:Go read Lune Noire by Monique Molière. The book is so literary I don't think it's translatable, even by Nichola L. Even the most knowledgeable translator will either know too much French to be unable to perfectly translate it into English, or know too much English to be able to capture the most literary of contours therein.
Then read (or reread) Le Mystère de la Chambre Jaune. It was published early 20th century.
Bummer I have no English books in my read list.
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Lune Noire is now on my list! Thanks!
You're welcome, Nichola L.!
Aug 4, 2019 12:28:10 AM by Luce N
I have another idea: now is the time to read or re-read 1984 by George Orwell.
I had, a long time ago, but now, with all the events that are undermining democracy, with the way we are being tracked, there is something scary added to the book. I did a year ago, and the parallels with our daily lives are very upsetting. It truly adds something to the book.
Aug 4, 2019 08:31:20 AM Edited Aug 4, 2019 08:35:09 AM by Wendy C
The Forging of a Rebel (trilogy consisting of The Forge, The Track, and The Clash) by Arturo Barea.
@ Jonathon L > originally in Spanish and worth the effort; excellent English translations by Ilsa Barea, the author's wife.
@ Luce > your recommendation of Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by American journalist, Jessica Bruder is now on my 'Must Read' list. Thanks!
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