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Re: Now for that passage near the end of the book I said I'd post Ellestra Send a noteboard - 29/11/2010 01:12:58 AM
For those that can read Spanish (or find the relevant passage in other translations or the Polish original), can you see why I think "hatred" might fit the theme (and title) of the book more than mere "disdain" or "contempt"? And by the way, I was bemused by my switching between "Times of Contempt" and "Times of Disdain" in my review. I think I'll leave it as is :P


As I read this I chuckle a little bit at the fact that you used 3 different titles for 1 book.

Oh, if you want to know what the passage says in English, I didn't translate it originally because I didn't want to give too much away in the review, but it is in reference to "rodents." What happens immediately after this passage I might cover briefly when I review the fifth volume, Baptism of Fire (and that title I know is the correct translation in all relevant languages, since Dire Straits is referenced in the epitaph :P).


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Andrzej Sapkowski, Times of Disdain/Tiempo del odio Larry - 27/11/2010 03:24:22 AM 1660 Views
Bizarre that you would go to a Spanish translation (A translation note) Tom - 27/11/2010 04:05:28 PM 1022 Views
Not really, when that's the only complete translation available in a language I read Larry - 27/11/2010 06:54:18 PM 1076 Views
It's an interesting discussion about that title... "disdain" is indeed somewhat weak. Legolas - 27/11/2010 06:35:14 PM 1089 Views
When I have time later tonight, I'll translate the relevant passage near the end of the book Larry - 27/11/2010 06:57:23 PM 1095 Views
Re: Andrzej Sapkowski, Times of Disdain/Tiempo del odio wahooka - 27/11/2010 09:37:07 PM 1162 Views
The main reason why I lean toward "hatred" is later on Larry - 27/11/2010 09:43:43 PM 1127 Views
Yeah, there may be a slight difference between Czech and English meaning of the word wahooka - 28/11/2010 10:49:23 AM 1087 Views
Makes sense to me Larry - 28/11/2010 07:13:08 PM 1163 Views
Now for that passage near the end of the book I said I'd post Larry - 28/11/2010 02:35:38 AM 1114 Views
Hm. I'd actually say it makes me more inclined to think "contempt" is right after all. Legolas - 28/11/2010 10:50:09 AM 1185 Views
I didn't quote what happened immediately afterward, as that is a major spoiler Larry - 28/11/2010 07:16:39 PM 1064 Views
Fair points. *NM* Legolas - 29/11/2010 12:26:28 AM 542 Views
Re: Now for that passage near the end of the book I said I'd post wahooka - 28/11/2010 11:03:18 AM 1099 Views
Re: Now for that passage near the end of the book I said I'd post Ellestra - 29/11/2010 01:12:58 AM 936 Views
Larry - 29/11/2010 04:53:12 AM 1080 Views
I find it funny that all the discussion in the thread is about the best translation of the title. Stephen - 28/11/2010 10:17:44 PM 1015 Views
Actually, it also plays a key role in the action of this book Larry - 29/11/2010 12:47:19 AM 1193 Views
Oh, I'm just surprised one word can be that important Stephen - 29/11/2010 01:03:48 PM 958 Views
Time of Contempt is closest to original meaning Ellestra - 28/11/2010 11:42:56 PM 1182 Views
Perhaps, but there's been a weakening of "contempt" in English over the past few generations Larry - 28/11/2010 11:55:16 PM 1133 Views
Re: Perhaps, but there's been a weakening of "contempt" in English over the past few generations Ellestra - 29/11/2010 12:47:12 AM 1151 Views
True, to a large extent at least Larry - 29/11/2010 04:57:00 AM 1422 Views
You made me want to go and reread this again Ellestra - 29/11/2010 12:07:46 AM 1141 Views
I'm in the midst of re-reading The Tower of the Swallow Larry - 29/11/2010 12:32:23 AM 1223 Views
Re: I'm in the midst of re-reading The Tower of the Swallow Ellestra - 29/11/2010 01:05:30 AM 1146 Views
Re: I'm in the midst of re-reading The Tower of the Swallow Larry - 29/11/2010 05:02:48 AM 1149 Views
Re: I'm in the midst of re-reading The Tower of the Swallow Ellestra - 29/11/2010 04:39:02 PM 1175 Views
Still, seeing as many as six consonants together can be intimidating for some of us Larry - 29/11/2010 11:37:22 PM 1200 Views
Re: Still, seeing as many as six consonants together can be intimidating for some of us Ellestra - 30/11/2010 02:27:03 AM 1150 Views
I refuse to give the Germans credit when it comes to language and grammar issues! Larry - 30/11/2010 03:04:30 AM 1346 Views
I don't see why; except maybe page long nouns Ellestra - 30/11/2010 04:22:37 PM 1374 Views
I dunno, some people dig saying "Machtübernahme" and "Größerdeutschland" Larry - 30/11/2010 05:53:43 PM 1198 Views
Hey those are short Ellestra - 01/12/2010 03:44:42 AM 1275 Views
I REALLY can't wait for this to come out in English dacole - 30/11/2010 04:50:56 AM 1156 Views
Re: I REALLY can't wait for this to come out in English Ellestra - 30/11/2010 03:45:33 PM 1148 Views
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