LINGUIST List 26.250

Thu Jan 15 2015

Books: Literary Translation in Modern Iran: Haddadian-Moghaddam

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Date: 06-Jan-2015
From: Karin Plijnaar <karin.plijnaarbenjamins.nl>
Subject: Literary Translation in Modern Iran: Haddadian-Moghaddam
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Title: Literary Translation in Modern Iran
Subtitle: A sociological study
Series Title: Benjamins Translation Library 114
Published: 2014
Publisher: John Benjamins
                http://www.benjamins.com/

Book URL: https://benjamins.com/catalog/btl.114

Author: Esmaeil Haddadian-Moghaddam
Electronic: ISBN: 9789027269393 Pages: Price: Europe EURO 95.00
Electronic: ISBN: 9789027269393 Pages: Price: U.S. $ 143.00
Electronic: ISBN: 9789027269393 Pages: Price: U.K. £ 80.00
Hardback: ISBN: 9789027258540 Pages: Price: U.S. $ 143.00
Hardback: ISBN: 9789027258540 Pages: Price: U.K. £ 80.00
Hardback: ISBN: 9789027258540 Pages: Price: Europe EURO 100.70
Abstract:

Literary Translation in Modern Iran: A sociological study is the first comprehensive study of literary translation in modern Iran, covering the period from the late 19th century up to the present day. By drawing on Pierre Bourdieun's sociology of culture, this work investigates the people behind the selection, translation, and production of novels from English into Persian. The choice of novels such as Morier's The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan, Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and Vargas Llosa's The War of the End of the World provides insights into who decides upon titles for translation, motivations of translators and publishers, and the context in which such decisions are made.The author suggests that literary translation in Iran is not a straightforward activity. As part of the field of cultural production, literary translation has remained a lively game not only to examine and observe, but also often a challenging one to play. By adopting hide-and-seek strategies and with attention to the dynamic of the field of publishing, Iranian translators and publishers have continued to play the game against all odds.

The book is not only a contribution to the growing scholarship informed by sociological approaches to translation, but an essential reading for scholars and students of Translation Studies, Iranian Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies.

Linguistic Field(s): Ling & Literature
                            Translation

Subject Language(s): English (eng)
                            Persian, Iranian (pes)

Written In: English (eng)

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