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