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OK I'm switching translations. I was reading Père Goriot translated by Henry Reed (published by Signet). Now I'm reading Pere Goriot translated by Ellen Marriage (published by Barnes & Noble). Ellen Marriage's translation is livelier, more French-seeming, and more entertaining. I don't know which translation is more accurate, just which one I like better to read.
Here's an example (around page 60 in both editions):
Henry Reed:
"'Sir,' said the footman, 'madame is in her room, and is very busy.'"
Ell ...more
Here's an example (around page 60 in both editions):
Henry Reed:
"'Sir,' said the footman, 'madame is in her room, and is very busy.'"
Ell ...more
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