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Abandoning this translation of the Tales for another that employs less problematic lexical choices (reading it with my kids after all!). Hope to avoid the fusty Orientalism (& attendant exoticism, racism, sexism) by seeking out Yasmine Seale's new annotated translation.
Despite the obstacles and distractions, we were able to appreciate some of the humour and fantasy, laughing out loud some; will continue with Seale
— Feb 15, 2022 04:18PM
Despite the obstacles and distractions, we were able to appreciate some of the humour and fantasy, laughing out loud some; will continue with Seale
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... he took up a little dust, and, having muttered and pronounced certain words over it, sprinkled me with it, saying, Quit this form, and take the form of an ape!—whereupon I became like an ape of a hundred years of age.
When I saw myself changed into this ugly form, I wept for myself, but determined to be patient under the tyranny of fortune, knowing it to be constant to no one.
— Feb 06, 2022 08:36PM
When I saw myself changed into this ugly form, I wept for myself, but determined to be patient under the tyranny of fortune, knowing it to be constant to no one.
