Literary Translation
A Practical Guide
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Translating & Interpreting
| Author: | Dr. Clifford E. Landers | ISBN: | 9781847695604 |
| Publisher: | Channel View Publications | Publication: | September 13, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Multilingual Matters | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. Clifford E. Landers |
| ISBN: | 9781847695604 |
| Publisher: | Channel View Publications |
| Publication: | September 13, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Multilingual Matters |
| Language: | English |
In this book, both beginning and experienced translators will find pragmatic techniques for dealing with problems of literary translation, whatever the original language. Certain challenges and certain themes recur in translation, whatever the language pair. This guide proposes to help the translator navigate through them. Written in a witty and easy to read style, the book’s hands-on approach will make it accessible to translators of any background. A significant portion of this Practical Guide is devoted to the question of how to go about finding an outlet for one’s translations.
In this book, both beginning and experienced translators will find pragmatic techniques for dealing with problems of literary translation, whatever the original language. Certain challenges and certain themes recur in translation, whatever the language pair. This guide proposes to help the translator navigate through them. Written in a witty and easy to read style, the book’s hands-on approach will make it accessible to translators of any background. A significant portion of this Practical Guide is devoted to the question of how to go about finding an outlet for one’s translations.
