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Why all the hate for Constance Garnett? I've always read

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Anonymous 2017-08-19 02:56:39 Post No. 9913955 [Report]
Why all the hate for Constance Garnett? I've always read she was dry and uninspired compared to other translations, such as P&V.

Halfway through C&P and I have been more than satisfied with Garnett's translation. She even came out favorably when I compared some passages with P&V.

tl;dr how do we know when a new translation that is praised throughout the literary community isn't just a money grab for these big publishers?

other than the obvious benefit of "renewing" a classic with a new translation, which might encourage newer audiences to read it
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Anonymous 2017-08-19 03:14:53 Post No.9914013
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Anonymous 2017-08-19 03:14:53 Post No.9914013 [Report]
Most people here think Garnett is better though.

Only brainlets claim otherwise
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Anonymous 2017-08-19 03:23:33 Post No.9914044
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Anonymous 2017-08-19 03:23:33 Post No.9914044 [Report]
>>9914013
would you recommend garnett for tolstoy as well?
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Anonymous 2017-08-19 03:25:18 Post No.9914050
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Anonymous 2017-08-19 03:25:18 Post No.9914050 [Report]
>>9913955
Read Garnett for c&p
Read p&v for the brothers k and Tolstoy
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