Encountering China's Past: Translation and Dissemination of Classical Chinese Literature

This book is a collection of articles by leading scholars and scholar-translators in Translation Studies and Chinese Studies from around the world, examining the translation of classical Chinese literature into various Asian and European languages. It provides a platform for comparative and critical readings of scholarship across languages, cultures, disciplines, and genres, and may appeal to academics and non-academics alike.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This remarkable book showcases a collection of thought-provoking articles authored by esteemed scholars and scholar-translators hailing from diverse corners of the world. Composed in the English language, these articles delve into the intricate process of translating classical Chinese literature, encompassing a wide spectrum of genres, from timeless classics to lyrical poetry, captivating dramas, and engrossing fiction. Spanning across various Asian and European languages such as Japanese, English, French, Czech, and Danish, this comprehensive collection offers a valuable platform for readers to engage in comparative and critical examinations of scholarship across languages, cultures, disciplines, and genres. By seamlessly integrating textual and paratextual elements, this collection of essays appeals to a wide audience, including academics specializing in Translation Studies, Chinese Studies, Literary Studies, and Intercultural Communications. Moreover, it holds immense appeal to individuals who simply relish the art of reading about literature, transcending the boundaries of academia.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811906503
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022