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Yes, the version I read was translated from polish. All the names were intact from the original *NM* Dragonsworn Send a noteboard - 20/04/2010 12:17:42 AM
I am pretty sure it is the one directly translated from the original polish. There is one version somewhere which is translated from the german version.
"I didn't have much to say to anybody but kept to myself and my books. With my eyes closed, I would touch a familiar book and draw it's fragrance deep inside me. This was enough to make me happy."
— Haruki Murakami (Norwegian Wood
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Sci-Fi Book Club: SOLARIS by Stanislaw Lem Jacob - 19/04/2010 05:50:45 PM 1990 Views
Roll-Call: Have you read it? Are you reading it? Like it: Yes/NO? *NM* Jacob - 19/04/2010 05:52:00 PM 691 Views
I read it back in January. Tom - 19/04/2010 06:23:29 PM 1267 Views
I read it years ago, and liked it. *NM* Legolas - 19/04/2010 06:41:36 PM 654 Views
I just finished it. Rebekah - 19/04/2010 06:54:49 PM 1244 Views
Well, to be fair, Jacob - 20/04/2010 08:12:17 PM 1152 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 21/04/2010 08:31:51 AM 1387 Views
Re: Well, to be fair, Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:06:06 PM 1124 Views
That was how I felt too. Tashmere - 20/04/2010 11:39:15 PM 979 Views
I read it 3 years ago, and liked it. Linda - 19/04/2010 06:58:37 PM 1479 Views
Yes, I read it. Must be something like... eh. it was before the clooney horror movie came out? *NM* jh - 19/04/2010 07:23:15 PM 703 Views
I read it, and liked it. wahooka - 19/04/2010 07:33:16 PM 1254 Views
I plan to Camilla - 19/04/2010 07:41:21 PM 1369 Views
I might re-read it in a few days Larry - 19/04/2010 09:11:35 PM 1174 Views
I'm currently reading it Mark - 20/04/2010 10:00:05 AM 1425 Views
That has always bothered me too. Jacob - 20/04/2010 08:20:56 PM 1066 Views
I am with you on that. It may not be rational or my reasons have to do with vanity Tashmere - 20/04/2010 11:18:53 PM 990 Views
Re: When you look through Lem's page on Solaris covers, that one is the least interesting. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 10:01:50 AM 1119 Views
Indeed Camilla - 11/05/2010 03:02:26 PM 1103 Views
It was a while since I've read it Ellestra - 22/04/2010 05:33:44 AM 1082 Views
I have started reading it Camilla - 11/05/2010 11:10:53 AM 1025 Views
Translation: Jacob - 19/04/2010 05:54:57 PM 1314 Views
I read it in Russian, which was very close to the original. Tom - 19/04/2010 06:25:00 PM 1293 Views
I'm not sure now, I think I read it in Dutch. Legolas - 19/04/2010 06:43:30 PM 1220 Views
English translation by Joanna Kilmartin and Steve Cox (1970). Rebekah - 19/04/2010 06:56:54 PM 1186 Views
Translation of a translation, actually. *NM* jh - 19/04/2010 07:22:18 PM 627 Views
Yes, I did read Jake's intro piece there. *NM* Rebekah - 19/04/2010 07:23:44 PM 633 Views
I figured you were not accurate enough. jh - 19/04/2010 07:26:54 PM 1173 Views
Pffft. Accuracy is for nerds. Rebekah - 19/04/2010 07:31:52 PM 1265 Views
That was the one I read. Tashmere - 20/04/2010 01:43:01 AM 1397 Views
Read a swedish translation back then. jh - 19/04/2010 07:28:14 PM 1093 Views
Yes, the version I read was translated from polish. All the names were intact from the original *NM* Dragonsworn - 20/04/2010 12:17:42 AM 637 Views
I read it in Czech wahooka - 19/04/2010 07:40:05 PM 1439 Views
I also read a Swedish translation. Linda - 19/04/2010 07:41:31 PM 1545 Views
1970 translation from French to English by Joanna Kilmartin and Steve Cox everynametaken - 20/04/2010 02:20:42 AM 1294 Views
I have a different opinion on this. Jacob - 20/04/2010 08:17:06 PM 1197 Views
I've read it in Polish Ellestra - 22/04/2010 05:32:33 AM 1023 Views
Re: So it's flat and boring? Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:50:38 PM 1148 Views
Re: Does anyone know why the Polish publishers haven't commissioned another translation? Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 10:04:38 AM 1140 Views
Rights issues, I beieve Larry - 24/04/2010 10:48:53 AM 1174 Views
So 'we' have read the novel in 6 different languages. Jacob - 27/04/2010 09:20:02 PM 1035 Views
I read the English from French translation Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:10:42 PM 1006 Views
This was my general experience as well. Jacob - 17/05/2010 06:53:58 PM 1058 Views
So. Uh. The chick's name was Rheya in the book I read. Not in other translations? Rebekah - 19/04/2010 07:42:16 PM 1161 Views
Her name in the original is Harey, it got changed to Rheya somewhere along the way of the wahooka - 19/04/2010 07:49:33 PM 1189 Views
In Russian it was just Hari, or, more precisely, Хари. *NM* Tom - 19/04/2010 10:28:49 PM 615 Views
I haven't looked into the reasons yet, outside of what would seem obvious, Jacob - 19/04/2010 09:26:11 PM 1191 Views
Re: I think the translators just thought Harey wasn't immediately accessible as a feminine name. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 09:59:17 AM 1259 Views
That is what I assumed as well. Jacob - 26/04/2010 09:40:45 PM 1075 Views
I probably got more out of it than I first thought. Tashmere - 20/04/2010 11:37:52 PM 998 Views
Re: I do that too! Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:51:39 PM 996 Views
It is certainly a book that makes you think... Jacob - 26/04/2010 09:46:31 PM 1039 Views
Literature vs. Genre Fiction Jacob - 21/04/2010 02:33:21 PM 1209 Views
Re: Literature vs. Genre Fiction lyringlas - 21/04/2010 08:44:24 PM 1189 Views
Re: Literature vs. Genre Fiction Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:19:31 PM 1051 Views
Re: Panorphaeon - 21/04/2010 09:09:02 PM 1123 Views
How do you know Solaris was an advanced intelligence? Tom - 22/04/2010 01:20:35 AM 1053 Views
Fair enough. Panorphaeon - 22/04/2010 09:04:58 PM 1116 Views
But I think that is Lem's point. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:20:18 AM 1124 Views
Good point Tom. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:14:23 AM 1021 Views
It's definitely literature Tom - 22/04/2010 01:19:34 AM 986 Views
You might be winning me over to your thoughts here. Jacob - 26/04/2010 09:42:33 PM 968 Views
In all fairness to my opponents, Solaris is one of my strongest cases. Tom - 26/04/2010 10:16:20 PM 931 Views
As long as you realize... Legolas - 26/04/2010 10:26:00 PM 1002 Views
This is why I sort of float around on this issue. Jacob - 27/04/2010 05:49:39 PM 1065 Views
Re: This is why I sort of float around on this issue. Camilla - 13/05/2010 10:15:38 AM 1082 Views
Very well put. Jacob - 17/05/2010 06:51:27 PM 964 Views
Re: Very well put. Camilla - 17/05/2010 06:53:13 PM 1094 Views
This book is definitely literature. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 02:59:48 AM 1127 Views
Re: This discussion gives me hives. *NM* Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:52:09 PM 584 Views
Understandable. Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:31:08 PM 994 Views
Hmmm Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:18:42 PM 1085 Views
What didn't you enjoy? Jacob - 21/04/2010 09:47:06 PM 1002 Views
I didn't like the excessive description of the types of clouds on Solaris. Tom - 22/04/2010 01:17:22 AM 959 Views
This was what I disliked too Ellestra - 22/04/2010 05:46:05 AM 1171 Views
Re: I didn't like the excessive description of the types of clouds on Solaris. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:33:14 AM 1034 Views
Re: I found it made this stark contrast with his descriptions of his own, more human environment. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 09:56:40 AM 1240 Views
That is an interesting take. Jacob - 27/04/2010 05:53:23 PM 1087 Views
I didn't really find anything difficult about it. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:38:48 AM 1073 Views
The only thing that bothered me... Jacob - 03/05/2010 07:06:42 PM 1211 Views
So, is there really anything to discuss about the story itself? Larry - 22/04/2010 08:55:03 AM 1167 Views
Apparently not. Tom - 22/04/2010 01:38:24 PM 1204 Views
True Larry - 22/04/2010 09:29:53 PM 1027 Views
Point of fact, Jacob - 23/04/2010 02:53:47 PM 1075 Views
Perhaps it's time for a self-reevaluation then Larry - 24/04/2010 10:45:44 AM 1410 Views
They never claimed to have a monopoly on guiding the discussions. I am just happy they are starting Tashmere - 25/04/2010 05:51:01 PM 1036 Views
Thank you for telling me how I should prioritize my life, Larry. Jacob - 26/04/2010 04:54:01 PM 1217 Views
At least I am not as quick to repeat the same excuses Larry - 26/04/2010 05:13:08 PM 1375 Views
I was originally gonna reply to your previous post, then decided not to. Guess I will now. Legolas - 26/04/2010 05:42:15 PM 1224 Views
Thank you. Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:41:17 PM 1167 Views
Well, when my sleeping is screwed up, interpretations are going to be wonky, it seems Larry - 27/04/2010 06:21:57 PM 1136 Views
One point... Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:34:02 PM 1060 Views
Posting while irritated and about to crash does little good, it seems Larry - 27/04/2010 06:20:19 PM 1145 Views
The delay to the review is my fault. I've got a mostly finished one. I'm just not happy with it. Rebekah - 27/04/2010 07:19:35 PM 1100 Views
It wasn't the review I was irritated about, but thanks for doing it Larry - 27/04/2010 07:39:08 PM 998 Views
Ah. OK. Rebekah - 27/04/2010 07:47:09 PM 1169 Views
Thanks Larry - 27/04/2010 07:58:54 PM 1056 Views
I'm a bit ambivalent on the merits of this approach of yours. Legolas - 26/04/2010 05:32:19 PM 999 Views
You highlight my only frustration with the thread. Tom - 26/04/2010 05:48:01 PM 1345 Views
I am mostly just trying the approach out as something a little bit different. Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:23:12 PM 1116 Views
Re: So what do you think about any of those things? Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 08:30:55 PM 1027 Views
I've posted my thoughts on most of those issues in various places in this discussion. Tom - 24/04/2010 05:02:44 AM 1202 Views
Re: I think I'd just like for you to be more proactive and Start A Thread. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 09:50:26 AM 1111 Views
I was sort of being lazy. I'll do so now. *NM* Tom - 25/04/2010 03:20:12 PM 585 Views
A question about Lem. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:49:57 AM 1051 Views
I've only read one other book by him, The Cyberiad Larry - 23/04/2010 04:03:19 AM 1157 Views
Re: A question about Lem. Ellestra - 23/04/2010 07:26:18 PM 1151 Views
Thanks. everynametaken - 24/04/2010 06:42:05 AM 1161 Views
Yes Camilla - 24/04/2010 02:43:17 PM 1120 Views
My main thoughts on Solaris by Stanislaw Lem everynametaken - 23/04/2010 02:50:10 AM 1385 Views
Re: About that "worst" thoughts issue. Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:49:04 PM 1285 Views
Re: About that "worst" thoughts issue. Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:35:48 PM 1189 Views
I came away with the same message you did on the first point. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 04:46:09 PM 1025 Views
Re: My main thoughts on Solaris by Stanislaw Lem Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:31:32 PM 1151 Views
Re: So I have no team spirit and should be lynched. Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:41:48 PM 1023 Views
I finally watched Avatar for the first time tonight. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 04:27:34 AM 1024 Views
Solaris was, I hope, better than Avatar. Tom - 25/04/2010 04:54:12 AM 982 Views
Re: I finally watched Avatar for the first time tonight. Ellestra - 25/04/2010 01:52:19 PM 1069 Views
It had more to do with recognizing mankind's tendency to imposes their ideas on other cultures. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 05:35:25 PM 1099 Views
Misplaced answer . *NM* Tashmere - 25/04/2010 04:40:27 PM 499 Views
On identity and communication: do we love only ourselves? Tom - 25/04/2010 03:35:34 PM 1065 Views
I did spend a lot of the book speculating on what the planet was trying to do with those supressed Tashmere - 25/04/2010 05:05:38 PM 1144 Views
The argument: (From the text and some thoughts) Jacob - 27/04/2010 06:22:34 PM 997 Views
Yes Camilla - 12/05/2010 10:10:30 PM 1156 Views
That is a great idea... Jacob - 17/05/2010 06:58:48 PM 1099 Views
Re: That is a great idea... Camilla - 17/05/2010 07:02:44 PM 1096 Views
That settles it. I am going to have to reread it. Tashmere - 13/05/2010 12:23:14 AM 1030 Views
It is interesting you should say that. Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:56:26 PM 1286 Views
That is the second time this week that I have heard something about Derrida. Now I am going to have Tashmere - 13/05/2010 12:02:56 AM 1143 Views
Derrida is great. Camilla - 13/05/2010 10:06:49 AM 1169 Views
Is Solaris alive? Is Solaris sentient? Tom - 25/04/2010 03:40:57 PM 1036 Views
I can't decide. Rebekah - 25/04/2010 03:54:39 PM 1188 Views
An interesting point to consider... everynametaken - 25/04/2010 10:41:17 PM 1180 Views
Re: I can't decide. Camilla - 12/05/2010 10:05:21 PM 986 Views
Re: Is Solaris alive? Is Solaris sentient? everynametaken - 25/04/2010 10:31:58 PM 1163 Views
Ooohhhh. I like that theory. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 11:32:15 PM 1146 Views
Does it make a difference? Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:29:44 PM 1003 Views
Re: Is Solaris alive? Is Solaris sentient? Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:57:05 PM 1138 Views
What do you think the biggest message of the book is? Tom - 25/04/2010 03:47:03 PM 1079 Views
Re: Does he let go of her? How independant is she of him? Danae al'Thor - 25/04/2010 04:07:33 PM 1149 Views
That's an interesting observation. Tom - 26/04/2010 10:23:28 PM 1027 Views
Re: I was telling Tashmere... Danae al'Thor - 11/05/2010 11:05:09 AM 1169 Views
Re: What do you think the biggest message of the book is? everynametaken - 25/04/2010 10:16:16 PM 1075 Views
Communication with the entirely other Camilla - 12/05/2010 10:01:37 PM 1105 Views
Did anyone else do any wondering what their own visitors would take the form of if they were there? Tashmere - 26/04/2010 11:31:27 PM 1014 Views
Actually, no. It was obvious to me. *NM* Tom - 26/04/2010 11:41:22 PM 487 Views
In a way yes. Jacob - 27/04/2010 06:33:43 PM 1105 Views
My father, perhaps. Panorphaeon - 27/04/2010 08:55:18 PM 1009 Views
Ha. Jacob - 27/04/2010 09:16:56 PM 1036 Views
Re: You know, the more I think about it, the more surprised I am everyone only seemed to have one. Danae al'Thor - 10/05/2010 10:08:23 PM 1070 Views
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