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Shakespeare's plays should be translated into modern English I've been running through the works of Shakespeare translated into modern English[0]. The original
by jimbob45 2y ago
Shakespeare's plays should be translated into modern English
I've been running through the works of Shakespeare translated into modern English[0]. The original text is next to the new stuff and annotations are present when translations are weird or questionable. I'd highly recommend this for anyone who wants to read his stuff but doesn't have the time to look up every third word.
https://www.litcharts.com/shakescleare/shakespeare-translations https://www.litcharts.com/shakescleare/shakespeare-translati...
- garof 2y agoI always thought that I should do the translation myself to current colloquial English, for my own better understanding. I didn't know about that link, thanks! Anyone know if there is a printed version that is similar? And, extending that request to other classic works too?
- jimbob45 2y agohttps://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/?scr=1 https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/?scr=1 SparkNotes has a clearer and more printable version but is behind a paywall.
- magnetowasright 2y agoThere are some editions, often made for schools, that have the original text on the right hand page with translations/explanations of the language on the left hand page. The description of the jokes, puns, euphemisms, and general turns of phrase that are no longer intuitive today enrich the experience for sure. Ask your local library.