A Comparative Study on the Translation of Detective Stories from a Systemic Functional Perspective

Focusing on the unique aspects of verbal projection in detective stories, this book conducts a thorough corpus-based analysis of two Chinese translations. It explores both diachronic and synchronic approaches, offering insights into lexico-grammatical, logico-semantic, and rhetorical elements within the classical Chinese context. By examining the choices made by different translators, it highlights their similarities and differences. This comprehensive study is valuable for scholars in functional linguistics, translation studies, and enthusiasts of detective narratives.