Some books are classics everywhere. But sometimes they do not translate so well. This one was The Hungry Caterpillar, but is now The Greedy Caterpillar. I guess when you see all the things he eats, you might think he is a little greedy too.
I'd never noticed how the Icelandic translation subtly changes one's attitude towards the poor caterpillar. This is probably wholly unintentional. Just sloppy translation.
Shame though, beacause the more appropriate translation "Svanga lirfan" would have sounded just as good.
Good spot!
ReplyDeleteI'd never noticed how the Icelandic translation subtly changes one's attitude towards the poor caterpillar. This is probably wholly unintentional. Just sloppy translation.
Shame though, beacause the more appropriate translation "Svanga lirfan" would have sounded just as good.