Translation: Theory and Practice: A Historical Reader

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    However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Ezra Pound, Ronnie Apter Translations of key texts, such as the Bible and the Homeric epic, are traced through the ages, with the same passages excerpted, making it possible for readers to construct their own map of the evolution of translation and to evaluate, in their historical contexts, the variety of approaches. The editors have drawn on the expertise of leading scholars in the field, including the late James S. More tools Find sellers with multiple copies Add to want list.

    It demonstrates the connection between theory and practice; reveals the work of women translators historically; and highlights important poet-translators of yesterday, like Pope and Dryden, and of today, like Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes. Allow this favorite library to be seen by others Keep this favorite library private.

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    Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item Electronic books History Additional Physical Format: It presents the full panoply of approaches to translation, without necessarily judging between them, but showing clearly what is to be gained or lost in each case.

    Translations of key texts, such as the Bible and the Homeric epic, are traced through the ages, with the same passages excerpted, making it possible for readers to construct their own map of the evolution of translation and to evaluate, in their historical contexts, the variety of approaches. The passages in question are also accompanied by ad verbum versions, to facilitate comparison.

    The bibliographies are likewise comprehensive. The editors have drawn on the expertise of leading scholars in the field, including the late James S. In addition, significant non-English texts, such as Martin Luther's "Circular Letter on Translation," which may be said to have inaugurated the Reformation, are included, helping to set the English tradition in a wider context.

    Translation : theory and practice : a historical reader

    Related items, such as the introductions to their work by Tudor and Jacobean translators or the work of women translators from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries have been brought together in "collages," marking particularly important moments or developments in the history of translation. This comprehensive reader provides an invaluable and illuminating resource for scholars and students of translation and English literature, as well as poets, cultural historians, and professional translators.

    Preface and Acknowledgements 2. Old English Translation, Jonathan Wilcox 7.

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    John of Trevisa 8. William Caxton Part One: Joachim du Bellay Late Tudor and Early Jacobean Translation Renaissance Latin Translation in England The Catholic Bible in England Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, we'll send you an e-mail. Best of all, it's free. Did you know that since , Biblio has used its profits to build 12 public libraries in rural villages of South America? Biblio is a marketplace for book collectors comprised of thousands of independent, professional booksellers, located all over the world, who list their books for sale online so that customers like you can find them!

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