Literary translation Comparative aesthetics

Author: Xi Yongji
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: The author believes that studying literary translation "must rely on comparison and seek aesthetic principles." The comparative aesthetic research of literary translation should not merely "stick to the superficial structure and form of the translation products," but should instead explore the aesthetic characteristics they embody, representing different cultural systems, and even make aesthetic value judgments on the unique aesthetic theories and thinking methods of different countries and ethnic groups. Thus, it seeks to uncover and explore their aesthetic essence and laws. Literary Translation and Comparative Aesthetics is built upon this clear purpose. The entire book, consisting of ten chapters, revolves around this theme and provides systematic elaboration.