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Wenyan Luo

    Translation as Actor-Networking
    The Funeral Cryer
    • 2023

      An Yu's Braised Pork meets Flaubert's Madame Bovary in this wry and moving tale of one woman's mid-life re-awakening in contemporary rural China.

      The Funeral Cryer
    • 2021

      Translation as Actor-Networking

      Actors, Agencies, and Networks in the Making of Arthur Waley's English Translation of the Chinese 'Journey to the West'

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Using actor-network theory (ANT), the book delves into the complexities involved in translating the Chinese classic, Journey to the West, into English. It highlights how ANT can enhance our understanding of the translation process by examining the interactions and relationships among various actors involved in the translation. This approach offers a nuanced perspective on the dynamics of cultural exchange and the challenges faced in conveying the original work's essence.

      Translation as Actor-Networking