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Translating Borrowed Tongues: The Verbal Quest of Ilan Stavans
Translating Borrowed Tongues: The Verbal Quest of Ilan Stavans
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The translations of Ilan Stavans exemplify the migrant experience and translation as the interactions of living and writing in intercultural and interlinguistic spaces. They reveal how migrant writers' nonstandard use of language creates worlds predicated on deterritorialization and in-between spaces that more accurately reflect the nuances of the lived experiences of migrants.
Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sheds light on the translations of renowned semiotician, essayist, and author Ilan Stavans, elucidating the ways in which they exemplify the migrant experience and translation as the interactions of living and writing in intercultural and interlinguistic spaces.
The volume highlights how the case of Ilan Stavans uncovers unique insights into how migrant writers' nonstandard use of language creates worlds predicated on deterritorialization and in-between spaces, which more accurately reflect the nuances of the lived experiences of migrants.
Through a close analysis of Stavans' translations, the book demonstrates how his linguistic choices and strategies enable him to convey the complexities of migrant identities, cultures, and experiences in ways that resonate with readers from diverse backgrounds.
It explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from translating across languages and cultures, highlighting the ways in which translators navigate the tensions between preserving the original meaning and adapting to the target language and culture.
The volume also sheds light on the role of translation in shaping public discourse and cultural representation, emphasizing the importance of accurate and sensitive translations in promoting understanding and empathy between different communities.
By examining the translations of Ilan Stavans, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of migration, language, and translation, contributing to our understanding of the diverse experiences and perspectives of migrants worldwide.
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032347622
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