In Reply to: Re: Merci! I will search for them. Now... posted by patrickU on February 19, 2007 at 23:24:25:
I've read many Spanish and Portuguese novels, short stories and, I'm sorry to report, I think too much is made of translating perfection. Assuming it's a decent translator, I have never felt the "original" was much worsened.
Now, poetry or theater is another matter, altogether.
RE: Prevert. No, not very familiar with his works. Thanks to you, I shall attempt to correct that.
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- I could read the French but I'm lazy. I have a confession, as well. - tinear 07:27:12 02/20/07 (1)
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