Dialect, Voice, and Identity in Chinese Translation: A Descriptive Study of Chinese Translations of Huckleberry Finn, Tess, and Pygmalion

This book provides valuable insights into structured translation methods for dialect translation into Chinese, exploring how translation contributes to identity reconstruction, social hierarchy, and power structures in cultural contact. It also offers a quantitative method to measure dialect variation patterns and discusses the redefinition of African American identity in Huckleberry Finn in China.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into intricate structured translation methods for effectively translating dialects into Chinese, drawing upon a vast corpus of 277 translations. It serves as a valuable resource for translation researchers, practitioners, trainers, and students, offering valuable insights and references. By exploring the role of translation in reconstructing identities, social hierarchies, and power structures within cultural contact, the book sheds light on the evolving literary norms and styles associated with dialect translation over the past century. Moreover, it introduces a novel quantitative approach to measuring dialect variation patterns, providing a valuable tool for corpus-based literary and translation studies. The book also presents thought-provoking discussions on the redefinition of African American identity in Huckleberry Finn in China and the diverse translator behaviors towards innovative strategies. This rich and insightful text is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of dialect translation and its impact on cultural exchange.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032025988