A book and a world

Author: Yang Jiang / Li Wenjun et al. / Zheng Lunan (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: How were these books introduced to China, and what happened during the process? Opening a book is like opening a world. Translators and writers, as well as readers, exchange their souls and worldly experiences. Reading and translation are largely accidental. When one connects with a book, it is a serendipity. When someone falls in love with a book and is inspired to translate it, it is a desire to let more people understand it and share the joy of reading. Flipping through the vast bibliography, it is not difficult to find that over a century, the power and wisdom of literature have not only influenced the progress of human society but also shaped generations. Those timeless classics remain enduring. A Book and a World showcases literary translators discussing their insights during the translation process, the challenges they faced in publishing, or their revisions and unique perspectives after republication. Readers can see behind the translators' wise and profound thoughts their talent for linguistic transformation and outstanding style. Although interpretations of literary classics may vary across different eras, readers can always find artistic value and deep cultural heritage in them. Because in their hands, every book is born to be close to us.