C P answers “Which translation is the best (readable)...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Confessions:

Which translation is the best (readable) translation of confessions?

C P I like Cohen's Montaigne (wayy better than the edition Penguin currently sells, especially in its selections) but I would not read such a long book as…moreI like Cohen's Montaigne (wayy better than the edition Penguin currently sells, especially in its selections) but I would not read such a long book as this in teeny yellowing paperback. The 1890 edition is extremely readable. I was able to get a privately printed 1904 copy in two excellent-condition large clothbound volumes for $6 total on eBay. The reading experience was amazing. Even if it costs a bit more than my steal, I don't think you'll regret this choice.(less)

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