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Jack asked this question about Swann’s Way (In Search of Lost Time, #1):
anyone recommend the lydia davis translation over moncrieff, or nah?
Kumari de Silva Try Lydia Davis version first. Moncrieff is the standard, for many years the only translation available - but because it is older, you may find it a l…moreTry Lydia Davis version first. Moncrieff is the standard, for many years the only translation available - but because it is older, you may find it a little more old fashion in word choice and thus harder to read(less)
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Swann’s Way
by Marcel Proust
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