Tag Archives: David Bellos

Tu/vous and all that jazz

Posted on September 21, 2012 by forwardtranslations

Most of the time I’m entirely happy that English long ago lost the thou/you distinction – it’s more democratic, it’s easier to learn and so on. But there are times when my life as a translator would be so much … Continue reading →

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Is That a Fish in Your Ear?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by forwardtranslations

I’ve been meaning to review Is That a Fish in Your Ear? Translation and the Meaning of Everything by David Bellos for some time now, having been given it for Christmas. I found it a fascinating book and very entertaining, … Continue reading →

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