History of Translated Literature in China

Author: Meng Zhaoyi / Li Zaidao (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-18
Features: A Century of Translation History, Illuminating the Future! Based on the facts of literary translation activities, this book traces the rise, development, and flourishing of translated literature, summarizing the history, laws, experiences, lessons, and significance of the development of translated literature in China. It explores important literary translation activities in different historical periods, the basic characteristics of translated literature, and their relationship with the needs of the times, as well as the relationship between translated literature and the development of Chinese literature. It evaluates the practice and formation of literary translation thought of important literary translators in each period, their close connections, the introduction of works of some famous foreign writers to China and their dissemination and influence in China, as well as their pioneering role in spreading world civilization. According to the historical laws of the development of translated literature and the characteristics of each historical period, and referring to the relationship between the development of translated literature and the evolution of the times, the history of Chinese translated literature over more than a century is divided into four stages, composed of four parts: Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV. The History of Chinese Translated Literature begins in 1896 and ends in 2003, making it the longest and most comprehensive general history of translated literature in China. This book takes literary translation as the main thread, tracing the evolution of the Chinese translation scene since the modern era. It pays close attention to the new achievements of translated literature, placing them within the broader historical framework to find the precise positioning and significance of translated literature in Chinese literary circles over the past century. The content not only includes important historical materials and the life and achievements of translators but also covers important translation theories, relevant evaluations, practical significance, and far-reaching impacts. Building on the new academic achievements at home and abroad, it evaluates literary translation from the perspective of translation studies, focusing both on in-depth micro-analysis and macro-comprehension. The "Chronicle of Important Events in Translated Literature" at the end of the book provides readers with a detailed and systematic account of key events in translated literature, making it an indispensable research resource.