Mark Kurlansky quote

I translated an Emile Zola book, 'The Belly of Paris,' because I didn't find an existing translation that captured his sense of humor. Humor is the first victim of translation.
Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky
Born: Dec 7, 1948

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