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How Does The Page Length Of Crime And Punishment Vary By Translation?
Comparing different English translations of Crime and Punishment and wondering about the page count differences between the Pevear and Volokhonsky version versus others.
2026-07-30 00:47:21
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I wonder if the perceived difficulty of Russian literature is partly due to the standard translations of the past. Garnett's prose, while beautiful, has a formal, dated quality that can feel like a barrier. Newer translations like Ready's aim to make the text feel alive and immediate, which might lower the barrier to entry even if the word count is similar. So a modern translation could have a similar page count to an old one but feel much 'shorter' and more approachable.
This is why I often recommend the Oliver Ready translation to first-time readers, especially younger ones. It doesn't feel like homework. It feels like a gripping, psychological, slightly unhinged novel. That engagement factor is priceless. If a friend asked me which copy to buy, I'd tell them to get the Ready translation (the one with the red cover from Penguin) and not even mention page counts. Just dive in.
This is why I often recommend the Oliver Ready translation to first-time readers, especially younger ones. It doesn't feel like homework. It feels like a gripping, psychological, slightly unhinged novel. That engagement factor is priceless. If a friend asked me which copy to buy, I'd tell them to get the Ready translation (the one with the red cover from Penguin) and not even mention page counts. Just dive in.
2026-07-31 08:16:01
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SarahBoyd
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Thinking about this as a writer, translation is an art of compression and expansion. Some concepts in Russian need a whole English sentence to unpack, expanding the text. Sometimes, a long Russian sentence can be rendered into a concise English one, compressing it. Different translators make different choices on this spectrum. A translator leaning toward expansion will produce a longer text; one leaning toward compression, shorter.
Garnett often compressed, using elegant English idioms to capture Russian ideas succinctly. P&V often expand, trying to unpack every nuance and grammatical structure. Neither is inherently right or wrong; they're different artistic choices. The page length variation is the physical evidence of that choice. As a reader, you get to decide which artistic interpretation you prefer. Do you want the concise, powerful punch or the detailed, immersive unraveling? Your preference will lead you to a different page count.
Garnett often compressed, using elegant English idioms to capture Russian ideas succinctly. P&V often expand, trying to unpack every nuance and grammatical structure. Neither is inherently right or wrong; they're different artistic choices. The page length variation is the physical evidence of that choice. As a reader, you get to decide which artistic interpretation you prefer. Do you want the concise, powerful punch or the detailed, immersive unraveling? Your preference will lead you to a different page count.
2026-08-01 04:17:07
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I think people get too hung up on this. The story's the story. Raskolnikov agonizes, he kills, he suffers, he's redeemed (arguably). Whether it takes 450 pages or 700 pages to get there depends on the translator's voice and the book's layout. Some translations feel more interior, staying deep inside Raskolnikov's feverish thoughts, which can feel longer psychologically. Others are more cinematic and propulsive.
My first read was an old, abridged edition I found at a garage sale—it was maybe 350 pages and felt rushed, like key philosophical debates were summarized. I didn't get the full impact. When I read the complete P&V version later, the extra 'length' was all the texture and nuance I'd missed. So my advice is to avoid any abridged versions aiming for a low page count. Seek out a reputable, complete translation from a major publisher, and just accept that it's a long, immersive haul. The length is part of the punishment, in a good way.
My first read was an old, abridged edition I found at a garage sale—it was maybe 350 pages and felt rushed, like key philosophical debates were summarized. I didn't get the full impact. When I read the complete P&V version later, the extra 'length' was all the texture and nuance I'd missed. So my advice is to avoid any abridged versions aiming for a low page count. Seek out a reputable, complete translation from a major publisher, and just accept that it's a long, immersive haul. The length is part of the punishment, in a good way.
2026-08-02 03:48:27
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Here's a wild card: the audiobook length. That might be a better indicator of textual difference than page count. I listened to the George Guidall narration of the P&V translation, and it's about 25 hours long. I found another version narrated by someone else using an older translation, and it was about 22 hours. That three-hour difference is significant! It reflects pacing, sure, but also the sheer number of words the narrator has to speak. That's a pure, format-agnostic measure of translation length.
So if you're really curious about which translation is most 'complete' or verbose, compare audiobook lengths for the same narrator if possible, or just note the extremes. The P&V audiobook is almost always the longest. It suggests their translation is the most comprehensive, for better or worse. For reading, though, I still recommend the printed P&V because you can pause and savor the dense, philosophical parts.
So if you're really curious about which translation is most 'complete' or verbose, compare audiobook lengths for the same narrator if possible, or just note the extremes. The P&V audiobook is almost always the longest. It suggests their translation is the most comprehensive, for better or worse. For reading, though, I still recommend the printed P&V because you can pause and savor the dense, philosophical parts.
2026-08-03 17:36:10
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Wait, are we talking about actual, word-for-word length of the translation, or the physical thickness of the book? Because those are two totally separate issues. The physical book depends on paper quality, font size, margin size, and whether there are introductions, footnotes, or appendices. I've seen 'Crime and Punishment' look like a slim volume and a doorstop, with the same translation inside.
For the translation itself, yes, some are more concise than others. The Jessie Coulson translation (used in the Norton Critical Edition) is known for being very clear and direct, sometimes resulting in a slightly shorter text than the more elaborate Garnett. But again, the difference might be marginal in the grand scheme. If you're reading an ebook, you can even adjust the font and spacing yourself, making the whole 'page length' question completely moot. The variation is a curiosity, but not a major factor in choosing a version.
For the translation itself, yes, some are more concise than others. The Jessie Coulson translation (used in the Norton Critical Edition) is known for being very clear and direct, sometimes resulting in a slightly shorter text than the more elaborate Garnett. But again, the difference might be marginal in the grand scheme. If you're reading an ebook, you can even adjust the font and spacing yourself, making the whole 'page length' question completely moot. The variation is a curiosity, but not a major factor in choosing a version.
2026-08-04 02:26:49
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