Ernest Hemingway in Interview and Translation

The book explores the relationship between Hemingway's fiction and biography, focusing on translation and interview. It examines the "last" interviews with Hemingway in the context of the Cold War, highlights the achievements of his Polish translator Bronisaw Zielinski, and explores the influence of literary translation on the construction of meaning in Hemingway's story "Cat in the Rain."

Format: Hardback
Length: 155 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The book presents a groundbreaking approach to the study of Ernest Hemingway's fiction and biography, offering a fresh perspective that has been overlooked in previous Hemingway studies. By juxtaposing two underrepresented perspectives: translation and interview, the book delves into the rich tapestry of Hemingway's life and work. Structured into three sections, each reflecting the key words in the title, the book explores the historical context of Hemingway's "last" interviews during the Cold War era. In Section Two, the focus shifts to Bronisław Zieliński, Hemingway's Polish translator and close friend, who remains relatively unknown outside Poland. The section provides a detailed account of their correspondence during the years 1958-1961, shedding light on their artistic collaboration and the profound influence Zieliński had on Hemingway's writing.

Section Three takes an innovative approach by engaging groups of Polish university students in the translation of Hemingway's renowned story "Cat in the Rain" (1925). Through this experiment, the book aims to illustrate the profound impact that literary translation can have on the construction of a text's meaning. By examining the variations and interpretations generated by different translation groups, the book offers a valuable insight into the dynamic interplay between language and interpretation, highlighting the subjective nature of the literary translation process.

In conclusion, "Ernest Hemingway: Translation and Interview" is a groundbreaking work that expands our understanding of Ernest Hemingway's life and work. Through its innovative approach and comprehensive analysis, the book provides a valuable contribution to the field of Hemingway studies, offering new insights and perspectives that have the potential to reshape our understanding of this iconic author.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031072291
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022