Как я Британнику правил
Н-да... Википедию править - это каждый может.
А кто может похвастаться, что правил "Британнику"?
Я теперь - могу.
Начало истории - здесь.
Где-то с годик назад обнаруживаю я, что в статье Британники о Марии Башкирцевой имеется ошибка - сакраментальное 1860-ый в качестве года рождения. Это, кстати, неплохой критерий - стоит ли читать книгу о Башкирцевой, или нет. Если год рождения 1860-ый - работа несерьёзная, автор - не в теме.
Ну и пишу послание. С источниками. Dear Sir,
There is a slight mistake in Britannica article "Marie-Bashkirtseff" (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9126204/Marie-Bashkirtseff ).
Untill recently accepted date of her birth was 11 [Nov. 23, New Style], 1860.
But after discovery of original manuscript of her diary in Bibliotheque Nationale, France, it was found, that well known Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff was abridged and censored by her family. Year of birth (1860
instead 1858) was also falsified by her mother.
Unabridged edition of the diary, based on original manuscript, was published in France in 16 volumes, and then has been partially (years 1873-1876) translated in English (see Reference).
I think, Britannica, as most reliable and respected encyclopedia should always be up to date,
Best regards,
Dr. Karen Nalbandyan,
Rehovot,
Israel
Reference:
1. Bashkirtseff, Marie "Mon journal", volumes I-XVI; texte intEgral transcrit par Ginette Apostolescu. - Montesson (5 rue Jean-Claude-B=E9zanier, 78360 ) : Cercle des amis de Marie Bashkirtseff, 2005 (Paris : Impr. diff. graphique). - 1 vol. (326 p.) ; 21 cm.Index. - DLE-20051207-57368. - 848.803 oeuvre (21) . - ISBN 2-9518398-5-5 (br.) : 22 EUR. - EAN 9782951839854.
2. "I Am the Most Interesting Book of All: The Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff" (English translation by Phyllis Howard Kernberger, Katherine Kernberger) ISBN-10: 0811802248, ISBN-13: 978-0811802246, Publisher: Chronicle Books (June 1, 1997)
Практически мгновенно приходит автоматический ответ: Dear Dr. Karen Nalbandyan,
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И всё. С тех пор от них не слышно и не видно. Проверял иногда - всё тот же 1860-ый.
А вот сегодня заглянул - уже поправлено:
Marie Bashkirtseff born Nov. 11 [Nov. 23, New Style], 1858, Gavrontsy, Poltava, Ukraine, Russian Empire died Oct. 19 [Oct. 31], 1884, Paris, France
Я крут. День прожит не зря. Можно идти спать.
А кто может похвастаться, что правил "Британнику"?
Я теперь - могу.
Начало истории - здесь.
Где-то с годик назад обнаруживаю я, что в статье Британники о Марии Башкирцевой имеется ошибка - сакраментальное 1860-ый в качестве года рождения. Это, кстати, неплохой критерий - стоит ли читать книгу о Башкирцевой, или нет. Если год рождения 1860-ый - работа несерьёзная, автор - не в теме.
Ну и пишу послание. С источниками. Dear Sir,
There is a slight mistake in Britannica article "Marie-Bashkirtseff" (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9126204/Marie-Bashkirtseff ).
Untill recently accepted date of her birth was 11 [Nov. 23, New Style], 1860.
But after discovery of original manuscript of her diary in Bibliotheque Nationale, France, it was found, that well known Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff was abridged and censored by her family. Year of birth (1860
instead 1858) was also falsified by her mother.
Unabridged edition of the diary, based on original manuscript, was published in France in 16 volumes, and then has been partially (years 1873-1876) translated in English (see Reference).
I think, Britannica, as most reliable and respected encyclopedia should always be up to date,
Best regards,
Dr. Karen Nalbandyan,
Rehovot,
Israel
Reference:
1. Bashkirtseff, Marie "Mon journal", volumes I-XVI; texte intEgral transcrit par Ginette Apostolescu. - Montesson (5 rue Jean-Claude-B=E9zanier, 78360 ) : Cercle des amis de Marie Bashkirtseff, 2005 (Paris : Impr. diff. graphique). - 1 vol. (326 p.) ; 21 cm.Index. - DLE-20051207-57368. - 848.803 oeuvre (21) . - ISBN 2-9518398-5-5 (br.) : 22 EUR. - EAN 9782951839854.
2. "I Am the Most Interesting Book of All: The Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff" (English translation by Phyllis Howard Kernberger, Katherine Kernberger) ISBN-10: 0811802248, ISBN-13: 978-0811802246, Publisher: Chronicle Books (June 1, 1997)
Практически мгновенно приходит автоматический ответ: Dear Dr. Karen Nalbandyan,
Thank you very much for writing to us.
We value and appreciate all comments from our visitors. Your comments have been forwarded to the appropriate department for consideration. Our editorial staff will review all of the information you have provided and will consider appropriate changes. We assure you that our editors will give your comments careful consideration.
Thank you again for contacting us. We appreciate your interest in Britannica products and services.
Sincerely,
Claire
Britannica Customer Service
И всё. С тех пор от них не слышно и не видно. Проверял иногда - всё тот же 1860-ый.
А вот сегодня заглянул - уже поправлено:
Marie Bashkirtseff born Nov. 11 [Nov. 23, New Style], 1858, Gavrontsy, Poltava, Ukraine, Russian Empire died Oct. 19 [Oct. 31], 1884, Paris, France
Я крут. День прожит не зря. Можно идти спать.