Two English-Language Translators of Jin Ping Mei
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Two English-Language Translators of Jin Ping Mei

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Two English-Language Translators of Jin Ping Mei

From Lotus to Plum

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About This Book

Two English-Language Translators of Jin Ping Mei examines English translations of the Ming novel Jin Ping Mei by translators from different historical periods within the Anglophone world.

Drawing upon theoretical insights from translation studies, literary criticism, and cultural studies, the book explores the treatment of salient features of the novel in translation, including cultural representation, narratological elements, gender-specific motifs, and (homo)sexual themes. Through literary re-imagining and artistic re-creation, Egerton transforms a complex and sprawling narrative into a popular modern middlebrow novel, making it readily accessible within Western genres. Roy's interlinear and annotated translation transcends the mere retelling of a vivid story for its unwavering emphasis on every single detail of the original, becoming a portal to the Ming past. It stands as a testament to the significance of translation as a medium for understanding the legacy of the late Ming and the socio-cultural dynamics shaping that period in Chinese history.

This book will be a useful reference for scholars and research students within the fields of literary translation studies and translated Chinese literature, particularly Ming- Qing fiction. The book will also appeal to students and researchers studying Jin Ping Mei 's translation and reception in the West.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
ISBN
9781040085356
Edition
1
Topic
Languages & Linguistics
Subtopic
Languages
Index
Languages & Linguistics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication
  7. Table of Contents
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. 1 Introduction: Setting the Scene
  10. 2 Late Ming (Un)veiled: Cultural Representations within Translational and Transnational Contexts
  11. 3 In Search of a Varied Voice: Remodeling Narratological Elements Through Translation
  12. 4 Navigating Gender Dynamics: The Representation of Women in Translation
  13. 5 Re-narrating Desire: Translation of Sexuality and Erotic Sensations/Swaying Between Titillation and Repression
  14. 6 Conclusion: Translating as a Hermeneutic Act is an Infinite Task
  15. Index