Letter from Stefan Morawski written N/D

Author Stefan Morawski

Category incoming correspondence, Polish researchers

Archive Archive of Science PAN and PAU in Cracow

Reference code in archive K_III-26_D_51

Resource type letter

Subject matter publication issues

Field aesthetics, translations

Tags #academic publications, #academic work, #aesthetic introduction, #aesthetics, #correction, #English, #English capability, #English translation, #foreign travel, #Franz Mehring, #holiday trips, #honour, #Książka i Wiedza, #lack of time, #Lessing legende, #PAN, #Polish Academy of Science, #proposal, #publishing contract, #refusal, #remuneration, #Roman Ingarden, #Stefan Morawski, #translation, #translations, #vacation

n Dear Professor,
n I shall answer ex promptu. You honored me with this proposition. Unfortunately, I have to refuse for two malicious reasons. I think that you overestimate my command of English. It is different to speak and translate from English and different to English. Secondly, even if I felt confident enough to translate, I would not be able to do it in the coming months. In June and July, I will be working on Mehring (I have a contract with ‘Book and Knowledge’ – I am writing an aesthetic introduction on his ‘Lessing Legende’). In August and September, I have two trips – one abroad and one for vacation. However, I would be very happy to review the translated text in order to – if I can – catch all possible mistakes. I think that would be fine, considering my knowledge of the language, aesthetics and your views.
n I looking forward to our meeting.
n Speaking of “Aesthetics”, do you have an account? If so, please provide me with the information needed for the transfer of royalties.

Yours sincerely
n Stefan Morawski

P.S. I advise you to only work with a translator from P.A.S. I was generally disappointed with others.