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HarryT · 05-11-2007, 02:12 AM

I know exactly what you mean about the style - French of the Victorian era does tend to be a bit "flowery" in its style. I find the same with some of the Verne translations, especially "20,000 Leagues".

05-11-2007, 02:12 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I know exactly what you mean about the style - French of the Victorian era does tend to be a bit "flowery" in its style. I find the same with some of the Verne translations, especially "20,000 Leagues".