Untranslatability: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Untranslatability: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Duncan Large , Motoko Akashi , Wanda Jozwikowska
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Aug 10, 2018 · English · Hardcover (228 pages)
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Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 228
Language English
Published Aug 10, 2018
Publisher Routledge
ISBN-10 1138082570
ISBN-13 9781138082571

Description

This groundbreaking volume delves into the complex and often nuanced concept of untranslatability, a topic that has long been a point of contention in the fields of linguistics and translation studies. With contributions from experts across various disciplines, readers are invited to consider how untranslatability not only challenges our understanding of language but also reflects deeper cultural and philosophical implications.

Through a diverse range of perspectives, the authors engage with real-world examples and theoretical frameworks, shedding light on how untranslatability manifests in different contexts. Their interdisciplinary approach offers fresh insights into the art and science of translation, pushing boundaries and inviting scholars to rethink conventional ideas about language and meaning.

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Biography Autobiography & Memoir Philosophy Poetry Contemporary
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