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What's the recommended translation for this book? Many seem to have negative comments about Pevear & Volokhonsky. I have access to Glenny, P&V and Burgin & O'Connor.
Travis Kincher I've done some digging around and it sounds like the Burgin & O'Connor one is the most well received. (I've only read the Ginsburg translation, so I t…moreI've done some digging around and it sounds like the Burgin & O'Connor one is the most well received. (I've only read the Ginsburg translation, so I think I'm going to have to revisit it.)

Edit to follow up: I have since picked up and read the Burgin & O'Connor translation and loved it. I'd previously read the Ginsburg translation, and this one was miles better and much easier to follow.(less)
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The Master and Margarita
by Mikhail Bulgakov
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