Computer-Assisted Literary Translation

This collection explores the state of the art of computer-assisted literary translation (CALT) and its potential to enhance literary translation research and practice. It addresses key questions on the definition of literary translation, examines its sociological dimensions, and explores the affordances of technological advancements in post-edited machine translation, collaborative translation, crowd-sourced translation, and fan translation. The book is of interest to students and scholars in Translation Studies, especially those working in literary translation, machine translation, and translation technologies.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection explores the cutting-edge realm of computer-assisted literary translation (CALT), presenting a compelling argument for its potential to revolutionize literary translation research and practice. The volume brings together esteemed scholars from diverse backgrounds, including early career researchers and established experts, to challenge prevailing notions surrounding the challenges of effectively implementing contemporary CALT applications in literary translation, which has traditionally followed a model of a single translator focused on a single work.

The book begins by delving into fundamental questions about the definition of literary translation, examining its sociological dimensions and the perspective of individual translators. Chapters delve into the remarkable affordances of technological advancements and the availability of new tools, such as post-edited machine translation (PEMT), in expanding the boundaries of what we conceive of as literary translation. By examining examples from developments in co-translation, collaborative translation, crowd-sourced translation, and fan translation, the book showcases how CALT can push the boundaries of translation practice.

As the first book of its kind dedicated to the contributions of CALT in its various forms to existing and future scholarship, this volume holds immense interest for students and scholars in Translation Studies, particularly those specializing in literary translation, machine translation, and translation technologies. By shedding light on the transformative potential of CALT, this volume contributes to the ongoing discourse on the future of translation and offers valuable insights for practitioners and researchers alike.

Weight: 720g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032413006