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Arinie asked this question about Eugene Onegin:

Searching for the best translation, any recommendations?

Andy Charles Johnston's is supposed to have less flowery and excessive language (Nabokov stated Arndt's has an error on every page). If you are looking for…moreCharles Johnston's is supposed to have less flowery and excessive language (Nabokov stated Arndt's has an error on every page). If you are looking for a translation that is faithful to the poetry Johnston's is probably best. If you want the best translation of the language with no regard for meter, Nabokov's in your choice. The Arndt seems lacking next to both of these.(less)

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