simpson, garnett, p/v

[Sarah Hurst]

- Yes, the article compares the English texts and Simpson tells us what
appeals to her - that is the point of the article. It doesn't attempt to do
anything else, although it does mention that in terms of the style of the
period, more florid and old-fashioned English prose may be more appropriate
than modern slang. 

Sarah Hurst

I also read Mona Simpson's "review" of Anthony Brigg's War and Pe
ace, and 
I must respectfully disagree with Ms. Hurst.  In fact I wrote a cranky 

letter to the editors about it.  Yes, it's important to pay attention t
o 
the English text, since that's what people hold in their hands.  But it
's 
a translation!  All Mona Simpson does is compare English texts and tell u
s 
which appeals to her - but the question is does Briggs capture the 
original better or worse than others?  She has no idea. 

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