Translation and cultural change :: studies in history, norms, and image projection /

History tells us that translation plays a part in the development of all cultures. Historical cases also show us repeatedly that translated works which had real social and cultural impact often bear little resemblance to the idealized concept of a 'good translation'. Since the perception a...

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Other Authors: Hung, Eva
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2005.
Series:Benjamins translation library ; v. 61.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:History tells us that translation plays a part in the development of all cultures. Historical cases also show us repeatedly that translated works which had real social and cultural impact often bear little resemblance to the idealized concept of a 'good translation'. Since the perception and reception of translated works -- as well as the translation norms which are established through contest and/or consensus -- reflect the concerns, preferences and aspirations of their host cultures, they are never static or homogenous even within a given culture. This book is dedicated to exploring some of th.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 193 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789027294487
9027294488
9027216673
9789027216670
1588116271
9781588116277
ISSN:0929-7316 ;

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