This Is a Classic: Translators on Making Writers Global

This Is a Classic explores the overlooked networks that enable literary classics to reach a global audience through the voices of multiple translators. It showcases the expertise and insights of accomplished literary translators, emphasizing their role in defining classics and advocating for careful attention to translation in reading choices and practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

This captivating book delves into the often overlooked networks that play a vital role in the creation of literary classics. Through the diverse perspectives of numerous translators, it sheds light on the indispensable role they fulfill in enabling writers to reach a global audience. The book showcases the exceptional talents of contemporary literary translators, who excel in translating classics into English or collaborating closely with translation in the United States. It magnifies the knowledge, skills, creativity, and relationships that translators possess, as they navigate the intricate world of literary translation.

The volume offers a profound insight into the translators' expertise and understanding of how classics are defined within specific language pairs and cultural contexts. It advocates for a heightened awareness of the significance of translation and translators in shaping reading choices and practices, particularly when it comes to literary classics. By exploring the intricate relationships between translators, authors, and their translations, This Is a Classic provides a rich and multifaceted exploration of the art and craft of literary translation. It is a valuable resource for scholars, translators, and anyone with an interest in the profound impact of language and culture on the shaping of literature.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 140 x 217 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501376900