Performing Without a Stage: The Art of Literary Translation

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Summary: Cautionary: Weighted heavily in favor of poetry!
Review: I bought the book and have read 1/3 of it. While the author is unquestionably qualified and writes well, I do have a beef: Many, perhaps most of the examples cited in the first third of the book relate to poetry. This is a personal disappointment, because I translate prose and frankly find it hard to relate to the technical issues he focuses on, e.g., rhyme, meter, etc. As long as you are aware of this, the book is a good read and arguably of interest to those who dabble in literary translation, as well as professionals.

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Summary: An excellent book for translators and readers alike
Review: One of the most interesting books on literary translation. Explains why and how translators translate, and gives a thorough analysis of the craft of literary translation.

This book will help readers understand what translation is all about, and will help translators put into words many of their deepest feelings.