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I just finished reading The Stranger (translated from French by Matthew Ward), and I've already got The Myth of Sisyphus on my Kindle. I just pray the translat
by arc_of_descent 10y ago
I just finished reading The Stranger (translated from French by Matthew Ward), and I've already got The Myth of Sisyphus on my Kindle.
I just pray the translation does justice. Matthew did a fantastic job with The Stranger IMO.
- chm 10y agoWhat I remember of L'étranger (other than the story) is its short sentences and rhythm that drags you into the story right from its opening words: "Aujourd'hui, maman est morte." I found that the short sentences combined with Camus' French worked wonders to force me into the story. I just could not stop reading, and I really felt inside Meursault's head. If you shared that feeling, then we could say the translator kept the spirit of the book :)
- arc_of_descent 10y agoYes, in the preface the translator does mention the use of short phrases. I found it wonderful. Although I'm not sure if thats the style Camus writes in.