A Literary Translation in the Making: A Process-Oriented Perspective

Xinru Gao

doi:10.54097/d27vmb11

Authors

Xinru Gao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/d27vmb11

Keywords:

Cognitive Translation Studies, Non-literary Texts, Literary Translation

Abstract

Cognitive Translation Studies (CTS), or process-oriented research, is one of three research areas within descriptive branches of translation studies proposed by Holmes (1988: 72-73). In recent years, a wealth of empirical research in this field has emerged, but most focus on non-literary texts and are conducted under experimental conditions. Due to the shortcomings of the existing literature, Claudine Borg decided to write this book. It records how a literary translation was created and preserves the translator’s actual work environment as far as possible to ensure ecological validity.

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