As far as modern writing is concerned, it is rarely

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As far as modern writing is concerned, it is rarely rewarding to translate it, although it might be easy. Translation is very much like copying paintings. - Boris Pasternak

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Russian novelist and poet

Born:10th February, 1890
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Starsign: Aquarius

Author Keywords: Poet, Novelist, Russian

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