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The Translation of Realia
How to render words that mean culture-specific things
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Independently Published Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P34813128
EAN: 9791281358874
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Zustellung: Di, 13.10.2026
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Beschreibung
What happens when a word carries an entire culture within it. From national dishes and traditional clothing to historical institutions, local currencies, and unique folklore, every language contains realia. -culture-bound terms that lack direct dictionary equivalents[cite: 1]. How can a translator convey both the objective semantic meaning. and the subtle cultural sense. of these terms without stripping a text of its original flavor or creating an unnatural barrier for the reader[cite: 1]. Originally written by groundbreaking translation scholars Sergei Vlakhov and Sider Florin. , Perevod realij. stands as one of the most comprehensive, rigorous, and influential studies on handling cultural specificity in translation[cite: 1]. Now translated, edited, and contextualized by Bruno Osimo. , this seminal work is accessible to English-speaking translators, scholars, and students for the first time[cite: 1]. Inside this landmark volume, you will explore:. A comprehensive classification of realia:. Clear categorization by geography, history, everyday life, social structure, and political organization[cite: 1]. Practical rendering procedures:. Detailed analysis of transcription, transliteration, calques, semicalques, semantic neologisms, functional analogues, and descriptive adaptation[cite: 1]. Preserving sense vs. meaning:. How to balance precise semantic accuracy (meaning. ) with stylistic nuance and contextual resonance (sense. )[cite: 1]. Strategic decision-making:. Frameworks for choosing between transcription and translation based on text genre, target audience, and the cultural distance between sender and receiver cultures[cite: 1]. Extensive literary case studies:. Real-world examples demonstrating how master translators overcome complex cross-cultural challenges[cite: 1]. Why This Book Belongs on Your BookshelfUnlike standard translation manuals that treat cultural terms as mere vocabulary gaps, Vlakhov and Florin provide a deep theoretical and methodological framework[cite: 1]. They examine the precise mechanics of how realia function within a literary work-how they carry historical weight, national color, and emotional atmosphere[cite: 1]. This volume equips you with actionable strategies to handle untranslatable words with confidence and precision[cite: 1]. Who Is This Book For. Practicing Translators:. Master practical techniques for rendering culture-bound terms smoothly without losing contextual depth[cite: 1]. Translation Studies Scholars & Students:. Gain access to a foundational European text that shaped modern translation theory[cite: 1]. Linguists & Semioticians:. Examine the intricate relationship between language, culture, referents, and textual meaning[cite: 1]. Whether you are tackling a complex literary translation, researching cultural mediation, or seeking to refine your approach to non-equivalent lexicon, Translating the Culturally Specific. provides the essential theoretical foundation and practical toolkit to navigate translation's greatest challenges[cite: 1].
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Bruno Osimo
- Vlahov Florin
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 86