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From: Jon A. Lindseth <Jalindseth(a)aol.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Subject: [EXLIBRIS-L] Editors wanted
To: EXLIBRIS-L(a)listserv.indiana.edu
I am the general editor of a book on the translations of Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland. The book has been published in more than 100
languages in
over 2600 editions. Prof David Crystal will write the Foreword for the new
book.
We believe that our project may be one of the most extensive examinations
ever of one book in so many languages.
The writers for the book are from around the world and English is their
second or third language. Our book is being written in American English.
Writers will compile a bibliography of all Alice editions in their
language; they will back-translate from two editions the same eight
pages from the
original Macmillan Alice edition and add footnotes explaining how the
translator dealt with Lewis Carroll nonsense and word-play; and they will write
a 1000 word essay.
I am looking for a few volunteer editors to join those from The Lewis
Carroll Society of North America. Editors can take on as few or as many essays
as they like.
Please contact me if you would like more information.
Thank you, Jon Lindseth
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