[HPforGrownups] Americanization of Text was: Audio Versions of the Books

[theotokos]

No: HPFGUIDX 131235

Dina Lerret expresses quite a few people's opinion on Americanization of the text:
As an American, I'm not bothered by either the British or the
Americanization--I'm not some strict purist. {g}  I think, if you 
can *really* appreciate a work in one format and have the ability 
to expand upon this interest (comprehension is key), purity is
irrelevant.  For example, I can appreciate Shakespeare in its 
original format but I also can enjoy the 'modernization' of it as 
well.

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The issue for me is that when I pick up a book I want the actual book written.  If it has been abridged or adapted for use in any way I want that stated clearly on the edition.  I don't think that was the case with PS/SS.  Correct me if I am wrong, but if it does state in the book that the book has been edited for American language usage then it is not clear.
 
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