In my opinion, the original is too difficult to understand and you will fall asleep after one page. This here version is done up just right. It's sort of like The Hobbit. I read this as a teen and again in my 20's, and I would read it again if I could find my copy, that I don't think I even own anymore. I think I gave it away. All good books should be given away. What good is a closed book that's worth reading? Let's all set fire to our bookshelves.