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Sydney Beth
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Probably my last translation difference to share! ⬇️
Audio: “Alas,” said Monte Cristo, “it is the infirmity of our nature, always to believe ourselves much more unhappy than those who groan by our sides.”
Book: “Alas,” said Monte Cristo, “our poor species can pride itself on the fact that every man thinks himself unhappier than another unfortunate, weeping and moaning beside him.”
— May 21, 2024 03:23PM
Audio: “Alas,” said Monte Cristo, “it is the infirmity of our nature, always to believe ourselves much more unhappy than those who groan by our sides.”
Book: “Alas,” said Monte Cristo, “our poor species can pride itself on the fact that every man thinks himself unhappier than another unfortunate, weeping and moaning beside him.”
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Sydney Beth
is on page 359 of 1276
Why, yes. Yes, I am reading this for a second time in the same year. 😅
— Aug 11, 2024 08:48PM
Sydney Beth
is on page 913 of 1276
Chapter 82! Translations of its title:
Audio: The Burglary
Book: Breaking and Entering
☺️ Still going strong!
— May 18, 2024 07:47AM
Audio: The Burglary
Book: Breaking and Entering
☺️ Still going strong!
Sydney Beth
is on page 548 of 1276
What gets lost in translation in beloved old classics? Here’s another difference:
Audio:
…while Madame de Villefort reprimanded her son with a gentleness and moderation very far from conveying the least idea of a fault having been committed.
Book:
As for Mme de Villefort, she rebuked her son with a moderation that would surely not have pleased Jean-Jacques Rousseau, if little Edouard had been called Emile.
— May 05, 2024 05:31PM
Audio:
…while Madame de Villefort reprimanded her son with a gentleness and moderation very far from conveying the least idea of a fault having been committed.
Book:
As for Mme de Villefort, she rebuked her son with a moderation that would surely not have pleased Jean-Jacques Rousseau, if little Edouard had been called Emile.
Sydney Beth
is on page 112 of 1276
Had to take a quick break to study up on my Napoleonic history. Dumas assumes readers know a little more than I knew up till 30 minutes ago. 😆 Back at it now, with improved comprehension! 🇫🇷
— Apr 18, 2024 07:07PM
