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OverviewThis book examines the rise in popularity of fantasy literature in Taiwan and the crucial but often invisible role that translators have played in making this genre widely available. Topics covered include global fantasy fever, Chinese fantasy, game industry, the social status of translators, and the sociological direction of translations studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Y. ChungPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2013 Weight: 0.236kg ISBN: 9781349461882ISBN 10: 1349461881 Pages: 172 Publication Date: 01 January 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThe book explores not only the dynamic, complex relationship between different elements in the translation field but also the roles of fantasy translators as social agents, and thereby it enriches the sociological study of translation as a social practice. - Linguist List Chung's Translation and Fantasy Literature in Taiwan is an indispensable book for everyone interested in how modern translators serve as brokers between different cultures and what factors explain the rise of fantasy translations in Taiwan...this is perhaps the best source we have to begin to understand the appeal of fantasy in a culture that is traditionally very pragmatic and whose literature is still predominantly realistic. - Translation Studies The book explores not only the dynamic, complex relationship between different elements in the translation field but also the roles of fantasy translators as social agents, and thereby it enriches the sociological study of translation as a social practice. - Linguist List Chung's Translation and Fantasy Literature in Taiwan is an indispensable book for everyone interested in how modern translators serve as brokers between different cultures and what factors explain the rise of fantasy translations in Taiwan...this is perhaps the best source we have to begin to understand the appeal of fantasy in a culture that is traditionally very pragmatic and whose literature is still predominantly realistic. - Translation Studies Author InformationYu-Ling Chung is Assistant Professor at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. Her research interests include Translation Studies, Bible Literature, Fantasy Literature, Cultural Studies, Social Networking and Journalism. Yu-Ling has translated 7 books from English into Chinese. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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