Hmm... just realized that reading fiction in translation feels more like reading non-fiction than fiction in a language you know.
Conversation
Replying to
Russian lit translates well into English. Not so sure on German or Japanese
2
Replying to
Even with Russian, I personally sense a certain distance. Except perhaps with Chekov who achieves a level of immersive intimacy.
2
2
Show replies
Replying to
Too often, translation is a mechanical process, to ensure a clinical accuracy it loses its artistic integrity.
1


