An Analysis of the Socio-historical Value of Chinese Translations of Grimm's Fairy Tales
Taking the May Fourth Period as an Example
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54097/ijeh.v6i3.4578Keywords:
Grimm's Fairy Tales, Chinese Translation, The May Fourth Period, Children's Literature.Abstract
Grimm's fairy tales are an important part of the Western cultural history and have had a profound influence on Europe and the world. When Grimm's fairy tales were spread out of the European continent to the rest of the world, it was inseparable from its reinterpretation by translators of various languages. Since their introduction to China, Grimm's fairy tales have had a lasting impact on adults and children alike. This paper will elaborate on the socio-historical value of the translation of Grimm's fairy tales in China during the May Fourth period, starting from the translation of Grimm's fairy tales in China.
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