Breaking Free

Liang Qichao's "Unfettered Translation" and Its Legacy
2024
ISBN: 978-981-97-5141-9
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 270 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 483 g

This book deeply examines the definition, formation, translation purpose, stylistic features, and modernity connotation of Liang’s “unfettered translation.” The book on Liang Qichao and his “unfettered translation” is the first of its kind in academia. This translation strategy, first adopted by Liang, played a crucial role in introducing Western learning and influencing late Qing Dynasty translators. Reflecting Liang’s political agenda, it aims to save the country and enlighten the people, promoting societal modernization and cultural exchange. The book offers Western readers insights into Liang Qichao’s translation and its impact on modern Chinese culture.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jiang, Lin

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikationswissenschaften
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Biomedizin, Medizinische Forschung, Klinische Studien
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Definition and Formation of Liang’s “Unfettered Translation”.- Chapter 3. The Skopos Theory and “Unfettered Translation”.- Chapter 4. Translation Style of Liang’s “Unfettered Translation”.- Chapter 5. Cultural Significance of Liang’s “Unfettered Translation”.- Chapter 6. Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Jiang Lin, Ph.D. in Translation from Nanjing University, is currently a professor at Sichuan International Studies University. He has received numerous accolades, including “The New-Century 151 Excellent Talent” by Zhejiang Provincial Government. Prof. Jiang is the vice president of Zhejiang Translators Association and serves on several academic boards. His research focuses on translation theory and practice, with over 20 books and 70 articles published. He has led various high-level research projects and edited four book series.