2021 Classics in Translation List

[Gilbert]

Earlier on I seconded Honoré de Balzac, which I still do. However, I would like to add the name Madame de Staël (Anne-Louise-Germaine) who was very famous in the late 18th - early 19th centuries.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Thanks, Gilbert.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I will update the suggestions and seconds each evening, unless there aren't any new ones.

Thanks to everyone who has been contributing so far.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I am going to suggest Eça de Queirós for Iberian
Peninsula and Bolesław Prus for Europe.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Kathy, feel free to change your suggestion since Pla's books are hard to find.

[Kathy]

I suggest Emilia Pardo Bazán. It looks like some of her books are available in English (which I need!)

I'll second Eça de Queirós

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Thank you, Kathy.

[Kathy]

May I also second Germaine de Staël?

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I will add your name, Kathy.
Members can second one author from each list.

[Jazzy]

I would really like to read Monkey: The Journey to the West (1942) by Wu Cheng'en translated by Arthur Waley

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I'll add that to the list, Jazzy-by the author. Thanks!

[Jazzy]

Many thanks, Rosemarie. I think it is easy to find as it is a very famous book, going by the name simply Monkey or other similar titles.

The author is Wu Ch'Eng-En with little 'hats over the Es, and last name should be first first name last.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I just realized that he isn't a European author, Jazzy!

Instead, I will add it to our YA(suitable for high school students) list since it is mythology and studied in some schools.
I read the abridged version and found it a lot of fun.

[Lesle, Appalachain Bibliophile]

Kathy wrote: "I'll second Eça de Queirós"


I would like to third Eça de Queirós

[Jacquie]

I did not see a third, but am adding for Eça de Queirós


I would like to second Germaine de Staël Germaine de Staël

thank you!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Jacquie wrote: "I did not see a third, but am adding for Eça de Queirós


I would like to second Germaine de Staël Germaine de Staël

thank you!"


Jacquie, for now you can only second one book from each category, but I will definitely keep track of your second choices for seconds when it comes to compiling the final list.

[Jacquie]

Rosemarie wrote: "Jacquie wrote: "I did not see a third, but am adding for Eça de Queirós


I would like to second Germaine de Staël Germaine de Staël

thank you!"


Jacquie, for ..."

ok, no problem. Lesle had advised Georgina it was ok here - i won't send anymore:

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Georgina wrote: "Can I suggest Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman 864 pages, first published 1960.

Also can we second or third more than one choice?"

Yes to both Georgina!

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[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I will keep your choices in mind, Jacquie!

[Lesle, Appalachain Bibliophile]

I apologize, Jacquie each Moderator can work their suggestions with seconds and thirds how they wish.

[Jazzy]

It just seems like we joined this group under false pretences, we were supposed to look at rare classics and we keep looking at the same ones as everyone else, and far too many from the USA. :'(

and NOW we're cutting off most of the world for at least a WHOLE YEAR. I feel sick.

Where do I go to find like minded people who really want to read diverse classics?

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Jazzy, I know how you feel but that remark is not accurate. You will not find any American authors on the list of authors to choose from.

Also, please keep in mind that we have members that have just started reading classics, and what may be familiar to those of us who have been reading classics for a long time, are wonderful new discoveries.

Just imagine the joy of reading and loving the works of Dostoevsky(and many other classic authors, of course) for the first time!

[Jazzy]

Rosemarie wrote: "Jazzy, I know how you feel but that remark is not accurate. You will not find any American authors on the list of authors to choose from.

Also, please keep in mind that we have members that have j..."

Yes and we didn't even have the chance to suggest Dostoyevsky as he wasn't from Western Europe!

I waited in vain for Eastern Europe. to not put in all the parts of the world felt like censorship to me and upset me greatly. I come from a persecuted people and I don't have to be at the top of the list but I would like to be included.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

As I stated earlier, please look carefully at the list Jazzy. Thanks!

[Kathy]

The name of our group is Never to Late to Read Classics, meaning to me “Read all those classics you missed!” So I am happy to read American and Western European authors.

That said, I also love this thread, Classics in Translation, which gives me a chance to read authors I’ve never heard of.

This is a great group where the moderators are working hard to meet all of our needs. Thank you to all the moderators.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Thank you, Kathy.

As I said earlier-I think it's exciting when members discover a new author they love thanks to our group.

[Kathy]

You're welcome, Rosemarie. I've discovered many authors in NTLTRC!

[Shaina]

I would like to read Emile Zola or Franz Kafka. Whichever works for the group.Both are new to me author and I want to read them but haven't had the chance yet.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I will keep your suggestions in mind, Shaina. I like both authors. Is there one you would prefer? That way I can add your name to the list right away.

[Samantha, Creole Literary Belle]

Thank you very much, Kathy, for the kind words. That is also why I joined the group - because I felt invited to read with others all the classics I haven’t gotten to yet or was never assigned in school.

[Jazzy]

I'd like to do the complete Zola collection - or Proust!

[Shaina]

I will pick Emile Zola. Thank you, Rosemarie.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I will add your name later today, Shaina.

[Kathy]

Samantha wrote: "Thank you very much, Kathy, for the kind words. That is also why I joined the group - because I felt invited to read with others all the classics I haven’t gotten to yet or was never assigned in sc..."

Exactly, Samantha!

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

It is now halfway through October, so here is an update. Unless we get a flurry of activity, authors with seconds only will likely be chosen.
I will inform you if we need thirds.
If that happens, you can third an author as well as suggesting and seconding.

European Authors:
These authors have seconds:
Honoré de Balzac
Wladislaw Stanislaw Reymont
Albert Camus
Voltaire
Germaine de Staël
Hermann Broch

As you can see, we have four French authors, which is the limit per country.

Iberian Peninsula Authors

Authors with seconds:
Camilo José Cela
Eça de Queirós

Needs a second:
Emilia Pardo Bazán

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Shaina, because we already have four French authors, would you like to change your suggestion to your alternate choice-Franz Kafka?
I have put your name beside Kafka, for now.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Rosemarie wrote: "I will keep your choices in mind, Jacquie!"

The second book you seconded has been added to the list, Jacquie.

Things have gotten so quiet here that any book who is seconded has gone on the 2021 list.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

We have eight books so far for 2021.

Books will only need seconds. The next four that are nominated and seconded will be on the list.
The only exceptions are French authors, since we already have four of those on the list.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I would like to suggest Bolesław Prus.

[Shaina]

Rosemarie, I missed that message about Kafka. I'm happy to choose Kafka as suggested.

[Kathy]

I’ll second Franz Kafka.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Thank you, Kathy.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Great, Shaina. Thanks!

[Georgina]

Could I suggest Sibilla Aleramo please.

Sibilla Aleramo (14 August 1876 - 13 January 1960) was an Italian author and feminist best known for her autobiographical depictions of life as a woman in late 19th century Italy.

I've had her book A Woman on my to read list for a while now.

[Georgina]

I'd like to second Emilia Pardo Bazán as well please.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Thank you, Georgina.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Georgina wrote: "Could I suggest Sibilla Aleramo please.

Sibilla Aleramo (14 August 1876 - 13 January 1960) was an Italian author and feminist best known for her autobiographical depictions of life..."

I have added her to the list, but we need to check the availability of her works at reasonable or no cost, in case she receives a second.
The Toronto Public Library has only two reference copies of her works.

[Georgina]

Rosemarie wrote: "Georgina wrote: "Could I suggest Sibilla Aleramo please.

Sibilla Aleramo (14 August 1876 - 13 January 1960) was an Italian author and feminist best known for her autobiographical d..."

No problem Rosemarie, I'm in the UK so don't know the availability in the USA and Canada.

[Pam, Southwest Enchanter]

I will suggest Hans Fallada. I have one of his books and my library has 2 different ebooks.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Thanks, Pam. I will add him to the list.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Georgina wrote: "Could I suggest Sibilla Aleramo please.

Sibilla Aleramo (14 August 1876 - 13 January 1960) was an Italian author and feminist best known for her autobiographical depictions of life..."

Since this author is hard to find, please feel free to make another suggestion from the list.