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Old 05-25-2013, 08:06 AM   #40
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Originally Posted by Gazella View Post
What edition do you have? I'm looking for the best English translation. I was going to go for either the Modern Library or the Oxford World's Classics edition because according to the product description they're unabridged versions of the novel but the reviews state otherwise.

Reviews for the Oxford World's Classics edition





and for the Modern Library:




Or should I get the Penguins Classics edition translated by Robin Buss. I've read his translation is the best so far.
I've also been interested in an unabridged edition of The Count of Monte Cristo so thank you for asking a question that I neglected to.
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