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>>anarba+(OP)
Truly, being able to read Lem's works untranslated is my favourite thing about being a native polish speaker. There are some fantastic translations out there, but somehow, when it comes to sci-fi, I find works written in polish or other eastern european languages to flow better. In addition to the above, I find that reading an older physical edition adds much charm to vintage sci-fi. The copy of The Truth I own comes from 1967 and the feel of the old, yellowed pages does enhance the reading experience.

>>miav+qa1
Could you point to some good Lem translations? My sense is that a lot is lost because of the cultural differences, too.

>>andrei+Qc1
Michael Kandel’s translations are as good as you’re going to find. Lem’s literary agent called them “excellent”.

>>xyzzyz+Lg1
To this day I boggle at how Kandel managed to translate much of The Cyberiad.

Most anyone would have just broke down and changed jobs.