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Which is better Oxford World's Classics or Penguin Classics? Why?

>> No.9725431

>>9725352
What anime is this?

Also, it all depends on the book really. As far as quality, I prefer penguin classics as the plastic on the cover often peels on the Oxfords, but that does vary by book. Really whichever you get is fine - the notes and introduction are generally good enough in both. More extensive in the Oxfords I have but you really don't need it all. Your decision should just be based on price and translation - or maybe cover if you're a faggot like me.

>> No.9725456

>>9725352
Fun pic. I highly enjoyed it.10/10

>> No.9725472

Oxford, not even close. Only get Penguins if they have a particular translation that is better than what Oxford provides.

>> No.9725489

>>9725352
Oxford by a country mile. Almost universally has the best translation, superior paper, covers and notes.
That said Penguin is cheaper so if the book was written in English I do sometimes go with them.

>> No.9725514
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9725514

You guys are forgetting about the best edition out there.

>> No.9725539

>>9725514
They are actually pretty good, desu. I have Moby Dick as wordsworth and it doesn't look that bad.

>> No.9725953

>>9725352
Anyone knows whats this anime? She's a qt.

>> No.9726352

>>9725431
>>9725953
Re:Creators

>> No.9726975

They both aren't usually that great and are just the cheapest options there are with a still reasonable amount of quality. There are usually better editions.

>> No.9726988
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9726988

Read penguins if you want people to immediately know that you are
>very intellectual
and also hate you

>> No.9726989

Cambridge > Oxford

>> No.9727370

>>9726988
Dumb opinion.

>> No.9727898

>>9725352
I ordered an oxford because someone here said the quality of their paper is better. It came in today and I dont think it is. Its still alright though and cheaper than penguin.
But if you can spare the few extra bucks penguin is good.

>> No.9728065

In terms of paper quality, I'd go
Everyman's>>>>>Penguin Deluxe>Penguin=Oxford>>Dover>>>>>>>>>>>Wordsworth

>> No.9728072

Both are basic bitch tier
Pushkin press 4 lyf