Translation, Collection of Essays on History and Culture

Author: Lefevere
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book focuses on cultural perspectives and collects important thoughts on translation studies from 106 BC to 1931, with some documents published in English for the first time, serving as a significant supplement to the knowledge system of translation researchers. The book includes excerpts on translation from the original texts, arranged under themes such as the influence of ideology, the role of patrons, translation of poetry, cultural systems, translation and language development and education, translation techniques, central texts, and central cultures. It is an invaluable reference book for the field of translation studies.