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Les Liaisons dangereuses

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by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

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Does anyone recommend a particular translation of this book? I'd really love to read this, but I don't want to read a poor translation!
Tish I'm taking a class on this book with Professor Arnold Weinstein and he recommends the 1961 P.W.K. Stone translation. I am reading it right now (had to…moreI'm taking a class on this book with Professor Arnold Weinstein and he recommends the 1961 P.W.K. Stone translation. I am reading it right now (had to buy the paperback off Amazon as this translation is not available on Kindle). Compared to the few other versions I briefly skimmed, I found Stone's language more elegant and nuanced, and he leaves meticulous notes to help you understand the historical context. But if you're looking for no-frills, modern directness then this may not be the version for you.(less)
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Ce livre, serait-il assez facile à comprendre pour des gens dont leur langue maternel n'est pas le français ? (J'ai déjà lu des livres d'enfants comme le petit prince et des livres modernes comme ceux d'Amélie Nothomb.)
Garythmique Pour moi, ça me semble être un livre très ardu pour quelqu'un dont la langue maternelle n'est pas le français, excepté si on est très confortable avec…morePour moi, ça me semble être un livre très ardu pour quelqu'un dont la langue maternelle n'est pas le français, excepté si on est très confortable avec le français de cette époque. En tant que personne francophone de naissance, j'ai parfois dû me concentrer sérieusement pour tout bien comprendre. (less)
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Well I'm currently reading it for school and I must confess I don't find it as appealing as some may say. Don't you think some of the letters are useless and slow down the interest of the narrative? Because that's my perspective.
Ellen By the end of the story, none of the letters are meaningless. They all fill a particular place, even if it is just character development. I would love…moreBy the end of the story, none of the letters are meaningless. They all fill a particular place, even if it is just character development. I would love to know your opinion after you finish reading the book!(less)
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