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In Translation
In Translation: Translators on Their Work and What It Means | Susan Bernofsky, Esther Allen
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The most comprehensive collection of perspectives on translation to date, this anthology features essays by some of the world’s most skillful writers and translators, including Haruki Murakami, Alice Kaplan, Peter Cole, Eliot Weinberger, Forrest Gander, and José Manuel Prieto. Discussing the process and possibilities of their art, they cast translation as a fine balance between scholarly and creative expression. The volume provides students and professionals with much-needed guidance on technique and style, while also affirming for all readers the cultural, political, and aesthetic relevance of their work.These essays focus on translations to and from a diverse group of languages, including Japanese, Turkish, Arabic, and Hindi, as well as frequently encountered European languages, such as French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, and Russian. Contributors speak on craft, aesthetic choices, theoretical approaches, and the politics of global cultural exchange, touching on the concerns and challenges that currently affect translators working in an era of globalization. Responding to the growing popularity of translation programs, literature in translation, and the increasing need to cultivate versatile practitioners, this anthology serves as a definitive resource for those seeking a modern understanding of the craft.
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What a beautiful conclusion 💜

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I learned so much from this book of essays about translators and translations! Murakami writes about translating The Great Gatsby, Alice Kaplan writes about the relationship between author and translator, and many more interesting topics are included in this book.

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Great collection of essays on translation. I learned so much about language. Murakami's essay on translating The Great Gatsby was so interesting!

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Great collection of essays on translation. I learned so much about language. Murakami's essay on translating The Great Gatsby was so interesting!

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As someone who loves foreign languages and literature, this book of essays on translation makes me smile! #augustofpages #booksthatmakemesmile #booknerd

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