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Originally Posted by HarryT
I'd always be wary of regarding a translation as a "classic" myself. How much of the original author are you reading, and how much of the translator? Many of Verne's novels were virtually re-written in English translation, and bear only the most superficial resemblance to the French originals.
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That's an absolutely hilarious thought, that only a native English speaker can think of. Imagine, Harry, that one's mother tongue is not English. That same person should automatically conclude all English written books are non-classic.