Translation in the Postcolonial Context -- English Translation of Early Irish Literature

Author: (USA) Tymoczko, M.
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Through extensive case studies of English translations of early Irish literary works, the author constructs a complex dual theme in this book. She examines the translation practices of the Irish during their struggle for independence, demonstrating how translators expressed resistance against British colonialism and cultural oppression through various means when translating the heritage of Irish national literature. This pioneering analysis of the cultural trajectory of British colonies is a significant contribution of the book to postcolonial studies and also provides a reference model for the study of cultures that have experienced similar colonial rule. These case studies also serve as a tool to question contemporary translation theories.