Marian answers “Searching for the best translation, any...”

Arinie asked this question about Eugene Onegin:

Searching for the best translation, any recommendations?

Marian I don't know Russian, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but - I like Falen's best so far, if we're talking poetry.

Currently reading Roger Clar…moreI don't know Russian, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but - I like Falen's best so far, if we're talking poetry.

Currently reading Roger Clarke, which is supposed to be a more literal translation in prose/free verse. I do notice a lot more detail in Clarke's version, so I can only hope it's indeed more literal.

Didn't particularly like Johnston's version, but I may be in the minority there. Stanley Mitchell's Penguin edition is decent. There's also a 19thc Henry Spalding translation on Project Gutenberg...it's interesting, but very thesaurus-y; I would avoid it if you have other options.(less)

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