Tag Archives: translation

The Sorrows of Young Werther, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Amanda

I first read this book back in 2001, and it’s one of a handful of books from that year that I remember reading, but don’t remember a thing about. Now that I’ve reread it, I can see why. The book … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort, by JK Rowling

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Amanda

I’m so glad I read this series in French! My French is better than it has been in years and I’m starting to instinctively understand a lot more grammar-wise. It proved to me that I can definitely reacquire a language. … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter et le Prince de Sang-Mêlé, by JK Rowling

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Amanda

Once again, this is just a continuation of my HP-in-French project. This book went much faster. I read it in a few days. That’s probably because this is one of my favorites! I’m hoping to finish the project altogether before … Continue reading →

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The Belly of Paris, by Émile Zola

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Amanda

This is probably the best Zola I’ve read since Germinal. The translation, by Mark Kurlansky, was fabulous. Each of the six chapters opens up a new section of life in the Paris food market. Food becomes a metaphor for everything … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter et L’Ordre du Phenix, by JK Rowling

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Amanda

It’s the fifth Harry Potter book in French and I really have nothing more to say at this point about the project. I took over a month off between books 4 and 5 and was happy to find that my … Continue reading →

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The Nun, by Denis Diderot

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Amanda

I’ve wanted to read this for years solely because I bought it in French back in 2000. I didn’t even know what it was about, but I owned it in French. I read it in English though. It’s all about … Continue reading →

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The Unit, by Ninni Holmqvist

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Amanda

Imagine a world where economic productivity comes first, a world perhaps not so different from our own, if you really think about it. In this world, people are considered necessary to society if they marry, have children (future workers), and/or … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter et la Coupe de Feu, by JK Rowling

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Amanda

As I stated last year, this is my least favorite of the Harry Potter books. Thankfully, some of the things that really irritate me, like the repetition of phrases, aren’t anywhere near as noticeable to me when translated into French! … Continue reading →

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The Saga of Gosta Berling, by Selma Lagerlöf (audio)

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Amanda

I don’t begin to know how to describe this book. It starts as the tale of a priest, Gosta Berling, as he’s dismissed from his post and goes to live in a new place. He’s taken in by a woman … Continue reading →

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The Löwensköld Ring, by Selma Lagerlöf

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Amanda

When General Löwensköld dies, his fantastic ring is buried with him. When the grave is broken into and the ring stolen, the General returns from the dead to haunt the thieves and revenge the theft. He won’t rest until the … Continue reading →

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