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Thomas Mann in English

By David Horton

Thomas Mann in English

By David Horton

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Thomas Mann owes his place in world literature to the dissemination of his works through translation. Indeed, it was the monumental success of the original English translations that earned him the title of 'the greatest living man of letters' during his years in American exile (1938-52). This book provides the first systematic exploration of the English versions, illustrating the vicissitudes of literary translation through a principled discussion of a major author. The study illuminates the contexts in which the translations were produced before exploring the transformations Mann's work has undergone in the process of transfer. An exemplary analysis of selected textual dimensions demonstrates the multiplicity of factors which impinge upon literary translation, leading far beyond the traditional preoccupation with issues of equivalence. Thomas Mann in English thus fills a gap both in translation studies, where Thomas Mann serves as a constant but ill-defined point of reference, and in literary studies, which has focused increasingly on the author's wider reception.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
264
Release Date:
2013-04-11
Publication Date:
2013-04-11
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1441167986
ISBN13:
9781441167989
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
467 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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