The Translator's Invisibility
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Since its original appearance in 1985, this book has become acknowleged as a classic if controversial account of the history of translation.
Lawrence Venuti Books
February 9, 1953
This author's work centers on translation studies and its profound impact on literature. Their writing delves into how cultural contexts shape translation choices and, in turn, how these choices mold literary works in their target language. Through meticulous analysis and practical translation, they illuminate the intricate relationship between original texts and their adaptations, thereby enriching our understanding of cross-cultural literary exchange. A dedication to exploring poetic forms and minority literatures underscores a commitment to making diverse voices accessible to a wider readership.
This text guides the reader through the varying approaches to translation studies in the latter half of the 20th century. Chronologically ordered and divided into clear sections, it collects together key essays, articles and book extracts.
Focusing on the evolution of translation studies, this collection features thirteen pivotal articles by Lawrence Venuti, a leading theorist in the field. His insights explore the transformative nature of translation, examining its impact on culture and communication. The compilation highlights Venuti's contributions to understanding how translation shapes our perception of texts and their meanings, making it a vital resource for scholars and practitioners alike.
Fantastic Tales
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Lawrence Venuti, winner of a Guggenheim fellowship and the Global Humanities Translation Prize, among many other awards, has translated into English these Italian Gothic tales of obsessive love, mysterious phobias, and the hellish curse of everlasting life. In this collection of nine eerie stories, Iginio Ugo Tarchetti switches effortlessly between the macabre and the breezily comical. Set in nineteenth-century Italy, his characters court spirits and blend in with the undead: passionate romances filled with jealousy and devotion are fueled by magic elixirs. Time becomes fluid as characters travel between centuries, chasing affairs that never quite prosper. First published by Mercury House in 1992.